SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
26.8%
29 pupils with EHCP, 120 on SEN Support. EAL 0.7%. FSM 23.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.5↑ +8.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.2↑ +0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.7↓ -18.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.2↑ +0.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 557 | 120 | 21.5% | 29 | 5.2% |
| 2023/24 | 561 | 110 | 19.6% | 21 | 3.7% |
| 2022/23 | 555 | 110 | 19.8% | 19 | 3.4% |
| 2021/22 | 564 | 79 | 14.0% | 18 | 3.2% |
| 2020/21 | 565 | 97 | 17.2% | 14 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 572 | 99 | 17.3% | 16 | 2.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 50 | 41.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 24 | 20.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 20 | 16.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 15 | 12.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 3.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 1.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 13 | 37 | 50 |
| MLD | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| ASD | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| SLCN | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 120 | 149 |
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.