SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
9.0%
37 pupils with EHCP, 62 on SEN Support. EAL 12.6%. FSM 5.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
5.6↓ -7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4↓ -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
12.6↓ -6.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
5.5↓ -17.5pp
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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 | 1101 | 62 | 5.6% | 37 | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1062 | 49 | 4.6% | 32 | 3.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1074 | 122 | 11.4% | 24 | 2.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1084 | 105 | 9.7% | 20 | 1.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1061 | 81 | 7.6% | 18 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 1022 | 95 | 9.3% | 18 | 1.8% |
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 | 32 | 33.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 24 | 24.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 23 | 23.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 6.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 4.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 3.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 2 | 2.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| SEMH | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| SpLD | 4 | 19 | 23 |
| MLD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| VI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLCN | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 62 | 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.