SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.0%
33 pupils with EHCP, 134 on SEN Support. EAL 4.8%. FSM 32.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.3↑ +2.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.8↓ -0.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.8↓ -14.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.6↑ +9.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 877 | 134 | 15.3% | 33 | 3.8% |
| 2023/24 | 856 | 130 | 15.2% | 22 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 802 | 116 | 14.5% | 10 | 1.2% |
| 2021/22 | 767 | 136 | 17.7% | 12 | 1.6% |
| 2020/21 | 775 | 100 | 12.9% | 15 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 720 | 79 | 11.0% | 13 | 1.8% |
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' | 44 | 27.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 31 | 19.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 30 | 18.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 22 | 13.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 16 | 9.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 3.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 2.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 1.9% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 2 | 1.2% |
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 | 31 | 44 |
| ASD | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| MLD | 2 | 28 | 30 |
| SLCN | 2 | 20 | 22 |
| SpLD | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| PD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 33 | 134 | 167 |
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.