SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.7%
87 pupils with EHCP, 240 on SEN Support. EAL 5.6%. FSM 27.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.7↑ +4.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.1↑ +1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
5.6↓ -13.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.4↑ +4.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1438 | 240 | 16.7% | 87 | 6.1% |
| 2023/24 | 1558 | 220 | 14.1% | 96 | 6.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1564 | 190 | 12.1% | 81 | 5.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1555 | 164 | 10.5% | 68 | 4.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1518 | 207 | 13.6% | 66 | 4.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1470 | 187 | 12.7% | 59 | 4.0% |
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' | 94 | 28.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 74 | 22.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 50 | 15.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 45 | 13.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 37 | 11.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 11 | 3.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 6 | 1.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 4 | 1.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 0.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 0.6% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 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 | 15 | 79 | 94 |
| MLD | 15 | 59 | 74 |
| ASD | 33 | 17 | 50 |
| SLCN | 10 | 35 | 45 |
| SpLD | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| PD | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| MSI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| SLD | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 87 | 240 | 327 |
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.