SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.0%
61 pupils with EHCP, 249 on SEN Support. EAL 8.4%. FSM 12.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.0↓ -0.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.0↓ -1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
8.4↓ -10.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.2↓ -10.8pp
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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 | 2067 | 249 | 12.0% | 61 | 3.0% |
| 2023/24 | 2060 | 226 | 11.0% | 57 | 2.8% |
| 2022/23 | 2060 | 215 | 10.4% | 48 | 2.3% |
| 2021/22 | 2062 | 201 | 9.7% | 49 | 2.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1998 | 148 | 7.4% | 45 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1898 | 145 | 7.6% | 44 | 2.3% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 92 | 32.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 62 | 22.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 55 | 19.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 35 | 12.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 3.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 3.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 2.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 2.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 8 | 84 | 92 |
| SEMH | 11 | 51 | 62 |
| ASD | 20 | 35 | 55 |
| SLCN | 11 | 24 | 35 |
| MLD | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| PD | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| HI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| VI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 61 | 249 | 310 |
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.