SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
32.1%
19 pupils with EHCP, 228 on SEN Support. EAL 2.7%. FSM 38.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
29.6↑ +17pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.5↓ -1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.7↓ -16.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
38.2↑ +15.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 770 | 228 | 29.6% | 19 | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 804 | 205 | 25.5% | 21 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 809 | 190 | 23.5% | 16 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 857 | 144 | 16.8% | 16 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 844 | 155 | 18.4% | 20 | 2.4% |
| 2019/20 | 827 | 124 | 15.0% | 22 | 2.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 83 | 34.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 47 | 19.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 45 | 18.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 33 | 13.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 4.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 9 | 3.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 2.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 5 | 2.0% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.6% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 0 | 83 | 83 |
| SEMH | 5 | 42 | 47 |
| Other | 1 | 44 | 45 |
| ASD | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| SLCN | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| MLD | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| HI | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| PD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| VI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 228 | 247 |
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.