SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.9%
64 pupils with EHCP, 240 on SEN Support. EAL 2.9%. FSM 17.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.7↑ +3.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.9↓ -16.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
17.9↓ -5.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1525 | 240 | 15.7% | 64 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1516 | 231 | 15.2% | 56 | 3.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1508 | 207 | 13.7% | 53 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1495 | 177 | 11.8% | 46 | 3.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1459 | 166 | 11.4% | 34 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1448 | 154 | 10.6% | 30 | 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' | 57 | 20.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 57 | 20.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 40 | 14.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 39 | 14.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 37 | 13.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 28 | 10.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 3.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 6 | 2.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 0.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.4% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.4% |
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 | 15 | 42 | 57 |
| Other | 3 | 54 | 57 |
| SpLD | 0 | 40 | 40 |
| ASD | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| MLD | 12 | 25 | 37 |
| SLCN | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| PD | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| VI | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 64 | 240 | 304 |
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.