Hurstmere School

SecondaryAGES 11-16Academy converter
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW 02083005665 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils965
OfstedRequires Improvement
Attainment 841.9%
FSM15.1%
RegionBexley
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
22.5%
20 pupils with EHCP, 197 on SEN Support. EAL 8.0%. FSM 15.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.4 +7.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.1 -2.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
8.0 -11pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
15.1 -7.9pp
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Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
7235.0%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
5325.7%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
3718.0%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
2110.2%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
73.4%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
73.4%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
31.5%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
31.5%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
21.0%
MSI
Multi-Sensory Impairment
Combined hearing and vision impairment
10.5%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SEMH66672
SpLD05353
ASD102737
SLCN41721
VI077
Other077
MLD033
HI033
PD022
MSI011
Total20197217
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.