SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.4%
82 pupils with EHCP, 69 on SEN Support. EAL 74.3%. FSM 37.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
9.8↓ -2.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
11.6↑ +7.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
74.3↑ +55.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
37.8↑ +14.8pp
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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 | 704 | 69 | 9.8% | 82 | 11.6% |
| 2023/24 | 712 | 79 | 11.1% | 79 | 11.1% |
| 2022/23 | 711 | 70 | 9.8% | 76 | 10.7% |
| 2021/22 | 729 | 62 | 8.5% | 77 | 10.6% |
| 2020/21 | 695 | 73 | 10.5% | 47 | 6.8% |
| 2019/20 | 733 | 68 | 9.3% | 40 | 5.5% |
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 | 55 | 38.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 54 | 37.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 8.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 11 | 7.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 1.4% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 2 | 1.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 53 | 2 | 55 |
| SLCN | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| SEMH | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Other | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| PD | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| SpLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PMLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 82 | 69 | 151 |
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.