SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.7%
36 pupils with EHCP, 289 on SEN Support. EAL 63.2%. FSM 46.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.3↑ +6.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.4↓ -1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
63.2↑ +44.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
46.8↑ +23.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1495 | 289 | 19.3% | 36 | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1478 | 266 | 18.0% | 30 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1467 | 253 | 17.2% | 29 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1450 | 219 | 15.1% | 32 | 2.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1462 | 225 | 15.4% | 33 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1452 | 237 | 16.3% | 26 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 98 | 30.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 89 | 27.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 55 | 17.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 44 | 13.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 15 | 4.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 9 | 2.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 8 | 2.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 5 | 93 | 98 |
| MLD | 9 | 80 | 89 |
| ASD | 7 | 48 | 55 |
| SEMH | 5 | 39 | 44 |
| SpLD | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| HI | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| PD | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| VI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 289 | 325 |
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.