SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.7%
66 pupils with EHCP, 267 on SEN Support. EAL 2.0%. FSM 27.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.2↑ +5.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.5↑ +0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.0↓ -17pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.0↑ +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 | 1465 | 267 | 18.2% | 66 | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 1454 | 292 | 20.1% | 46 | 3.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1452 | 306 | 21.1% | 45 | 3.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1386 | 355 | 25.6% | 41 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 1323 | 377 | 28.5% | 37 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 1234 | 395 | 32.0% | 26 | 2.1% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 85 | 27.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 62 | 20.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 50 | 16.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 49 | 15.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 29 | 9.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 21 | 6.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 5 | 1.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.6% |
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 | 18 | 67 | 85 |
| ASD | 22 | 40 | 62 |
| SLCN | 13 | 37 | 50 |
| MLD | 11 | 38 | 49 |
| SpLD | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Other | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| PD | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| VI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 66 | 267 | 333 |
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.