SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.7%
9 pupils with EHCP, 109 on SEN Support. EAL 3.6%. FSM 26.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.7↑ +0.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.0↓ -3.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
3.6↓ -15.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
26.0↑ +3pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 860 | 109 | 12.7% | 9 | 1.0% |
| 2023/24 | 869 | 95 | 10.9% | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 931 | 97 | 10.4% | 12 | 1.3% |
| 2021/22 | 968 | 113 | 11.7% | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2020/21 | 957 | 101 | 10.6% | 16 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 941 | 97 | 10.3% | 18 | 1.9% |
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' | 36 | 32.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 34 | 30.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 22 | 19.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 7.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 5 | 4.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 1 | 0.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.9% |
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 | 2 | 34 | 36 |
| MLD | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| ASD | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SLCN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 109 | 118 |
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.