SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.0%
25 pupils with EHCP, 161 on SEN Support. EAL 6.6%. FSM 19.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.0↑ +0.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.0↓ -2.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.6↓ -12.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.0↓ -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 | 1239 | 161 | 13.0% | 25 | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1186 | 143 | 12.1% | 27 | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 1148 | 151 | 13.2% | 24 | 2.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1081 | 72 | 6.7% | 20 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1015 | 126 | 12.4% | 11 | 1.1% |
| 2019/20 | 950 | 82 | 8.6% | 9 | 0.9% |
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' | 46 | 24.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 45 | 24.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 34 | 18.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 25 | 13.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 21 | 11.3% |
| 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 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 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 | 2 | 1.1% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 12 | 34 | 46 |
| MLD | 2 | 43 | 45 |
| SpLD | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| SLCN | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| ASD | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| PD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 161 | 186 |
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.