SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
30.9%
43 pupils with EHCP, 191 on SEN Support. EAL 5.5%. FSM 29.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
25.2↑ +12.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.7↑ +1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
5.5↓ -13.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
29.1↑ +6.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 757 | 191 | 25.2% | 43 | 5.7% |
| 2023/24 | 685 | 171 | 25.0% | 33 | 4.8% |
| 2022/23 | 643 | 149 | 23.2% | 32 | 5.0% |
| 2021/22 | 581 | 124 | 21.3% | 30 | 5.2% |
| 2020/21 | 582 | 102 | 17.5% | 26 | 4.5% |
| 2019/20 | 590 | 115 | 19.5% | 21 | 3.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 82 | 35.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 45 | 19.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 38 | 16.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 30 | 12.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 7.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 9 | 3.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 6 | 2.6% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 2 | 0.9% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 16 | 66 | 82 |
| ASD | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| MLD | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| SpLD | 1 | 29 | 30 |
| SLCN | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| PD | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| VI | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| MSI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 191 | 234 |
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.