SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.3%
57 pupils with EHCP, 177 on SEN Support. EAL 51.6%. FSM 29.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.1↑ +0.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
51.6↑ +32.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
29.8↑ +6.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1352 | 177 | 13.1% | 57 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1349 | 179 | 13.3% | 52 | 3.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1350 | 176 | 13.0% | 46 | 3.4% |
| 2021/22 | 1323 | 172 | 13.0% | 36 | 2.7% |
| 2020/21 | 1345 | 160 | 11.9% | 31 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1338 | 165 | 12.3% | 29 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 72 | 31.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 50 | 21.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 34 | 14.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 32 | 14.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 21 | 9.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 4.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 2.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 0.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 16 | 56 | 72 |
| SpLD | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| MLD | 5 | 29 | 34 |
| ASD | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| SLCN | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| PD | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| HI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 177 | 234 |
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.