SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
8.6%
107 pupils with EHCP, 12 on SEN Support. EAL 17.9%. FSM 4.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
0.9↓ -11.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.7↑ +3.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
17.9↓ -1.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
4.1↓ -18.9pp
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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 | 1381 | 12 | 0.9% | 107 | 7.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1345 | 7 | 0.5% | 103 | 7.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1347 | 7 | 0.5% | 98 | 7.3% |
| 2021/22 | 1335 | 11 | 0.8% | 96 | 7.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1333 | 12 | 0.9% | 92 | 6.9% |
| 2019/20 | 1296 | 17 | 1.3% | 89 | 6.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 86 | 72.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 18 | 15.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 11 | 9.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 1 | 0.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 83 | 3 | 86 |
| SEMH | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| SpLD | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| VI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SLCN | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 12 | 119 |
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.