SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.6%
13 pupils with EHCP, 149 on SEN Support. EAL 27.3%. FSM 34.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.6↑ +10pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.0↓ -2.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
27.3↑ +8.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
34.9↑ +11.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 659 | 149 | 22.6% | 13 | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 666 | 139 | 20.9% | 13 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 657 | 140 | 21.3% | 9 | 1.4% |
| 2021/22 | 631 | 115 | 18.2% | 11 | 1.7% |
| 2020/21 | 583 | 96 | 16.5% | 12 | 2.1% |
| 2019/20 | 594 | 100 | 16.8% | 9 | 1.5% |
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 | 92 | 57.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 24 | 14.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 17 | 10.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 16 | 9.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 2.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 1.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.6% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 6 | 86 | 92 |
| MLD | 2 | 22 | 24 |
| SEMH | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| ASD | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| HI | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 149 | 162 |
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.