SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.8%
29 pupils with EHCP, 165 on SEN Support. EAL 1.7%. FSM 30.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.7↑ +5.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1↓ -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.7↓ -17.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.3↑ +7.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 931 | 165 | 17.7% | 29 | 3.1% |
| 2023/24 | 928 | 195 | 21.0% | 27 | 2.9% |
| 2022/23 | 898 | 160 | 17.8% | 23 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 854 | 107 | 12.5% | 17 | 2.0% |
| 2020/21 | 787 | 76 | 9.7% | 26 | 3.3% |
| 2019/20 | 764 | 140 | 18.3% | 24 | 3.1% |
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 | 50 | 26.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 49 | 25.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 37 | 19.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 9.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 17 | 9.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 3.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 5 | 2.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 2.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.1% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 11 | 39 | 50 |
| SpLD | 1 | 48 | 49 |
| SEMH | 4 | 33 | 37 |
| SLCN | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| MLD | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| PD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| VI | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 165 | 194 |
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.