SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.1%
22 pupils with EHCP, 77 on SEN Support. EAL 93.5%. FSM 35.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.2↑ +4.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.9↑ +0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
93.5↑ +74.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
35.5↑ +12.5pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 448 | 77 | 17.2% | 22 | 4.9% |
| 2023/24 | 455 | 77 | 16.9% | 21 | 4.6% |
| 2022/23 | 473 | 77 | 16.3% | 17 | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 486 | 98 | 20.2% | 14 | 2.9% |
| 2020/21 | 533 | 58 | 10.9% | 15 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 583 | 58 | 9.9% | 13 | 2.2% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 40 | 42.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 21.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 16 | 16.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 13 | 13.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.1% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 3 | 37 | 40 |
| MLD | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| ASD | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| SEMH | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 77 | 99 |
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.