SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.2%
15 pupils with EHCP, 90 on SEN Support. EAL 83.2%. FSM 43.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.5↓ -2.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.7↓ -2.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
83.2↑ +64.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.8↑ +20.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 861 | 90 | 10.5% | 15 | 1.7% |
| 2023/24 | 928 | 42 | 4.5% | 15 | 1.6% |
| 2022/23 | 962 | 42 | 4.4% | 20 | 2.1% |
| 2021/22 | 924 | 106 | 11.5% | 14 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 916 | 91 | 9.9% | 13 | 1.4% |
| 2019/20 | 920 | 96 | 10.4% | 13 | 1.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 33 | 31.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 23 | 21.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 20 | 19.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 17.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 5 | 4.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 1.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.0% |
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
| Need Type | EHCP | SEN Support | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| SEMH | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| SpLD | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| SLCN | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| ASD | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 90 | 105 |
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
SEN Support % — solid line is this school, dashed line is England national average (12.6%)
Understanding This Data
EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. SEN Support describes pupils receiving in-school SEND support without a statutory plan. EAL = English as an Additional Language. Source: DfE SEN Census.