SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.4%
76 pupils with EHCP, 242 on SEN Support. EAL 10.4%. FSM 50.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.3↑ +6.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.1↑ +1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
10.4↓ -8.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
50.0↑ +27pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1254 | 242 | 19.3% | 76 | 6.1% |
| 2023/24 | 1249 | 238 | 19.1% | 51 | 4.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1237 | 218 | 17.6% | 46 | 3.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1257 | 213 | 16.9% | 38 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 1286 | 194 | 15.1% | 28 | 2.2% |
| 2019/20 | 1284 | 180 | 14.0% | 22 | 1.7% |
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' | 74 | 23.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 71 | 22.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 62 | 19.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 53 | 16.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 21 | 6.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 16 | 5.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 10 | 3.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 1.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 0.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.3% |
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 | 14 | 60 | 74 |
| ASD | 41 | 30 | 71 |
| SLCN | 15 | 47 | 62 |
| MLD | 1 | 52 | 53 |
| PD | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| Other | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| HI | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SpLD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 76 | 242 | 318 |
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.