SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
10.7%
28 pupils with EHCP, 140 on SEN Support. EAL 1.1%. FSM 6.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.9↓ -3.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.8↓ -2.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.1↓ -17.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
6.5↓ -16.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1576 | 140 | 8.9% | 28 | 1.8% |
| 2023/24 | 1573 | 132 | 8.4% | 28 | 1.8% |
| 2022/23 | 1607 | 121 | 7.5% | 25 | 1.6% |
| 2021/22 | 1584 | 102 | 6.4% | 23 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1548 | 109 | 7.0% | 24 | 1.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1511 | 141 | 9.3% | 27 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 63 | 45.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 39 | 28.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 6.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 8 | 5.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 7 | 5.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 2.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 3 | 2.2% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 55 | 63 |
| ASD | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| SEMH | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Other | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| VI | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLCN | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 140 | 168 |
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.