SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.8%
70 pupils with EHCP, 346 on SEN Support. EAL 6.7%. FSM 18.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.7↑ +8.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.7↓ -12.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
18.3↓ -4.7pp
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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 | 1675 | 346 | 20.7% | 70 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1694 | 289 | 17.1% | 72 | 4.3% |
| 2022/23 | 1698 | 255 | 15.0% | 55 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1695 | 208 | 12.3% | 52 | 3.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1641 | 172 | 10.5% | 49 | 3.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1599 | 169 | 10.6% | 46 | 2.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 251 | 60.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 63 | 15.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 35 | 8.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 21 | 5.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 19 | 4.6% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 11 | 2.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 7 | 1.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.0% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 0.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.2% |
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 | 5 | 246 | 251 |
| SEMH | 20 | 43 | 63 |
| MLD | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| ASD | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| SLCN | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| SLD | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| PD | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 70 | 346 | 416 |
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.