SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.1%
68 pupils with EHCP, 238 on SEN Support. EAL 2.3%. FSM 26.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.4↑ +3.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.7↑ +0.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.3↓ -16.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
26.4↑ +3.4pp
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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 | 1447 | 238 | 16.4% | 68 | 4.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1456 | 239 | 16.4% | 61 | 4.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1430 | 299 | 20.9% | 57 | 4.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1380 | 286 | 20.7% | 44 | 3.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1303 | 272 | 20.9% | 33 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 1251 | 218 | 17.4% | 34 | 2.7% |
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 | 141 | 46.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 72 | 23.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 36 | 11.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 29 | 9.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 11 | 3.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 10 | 3.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.3% |
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 | 28 | 113 | 141 |
| MLD | 12 | 60 | 72 |
| SEMH | 9 | 27 | 36 |
| ASD | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| MSI | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| SpLD | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 68 | 238 | 306 |
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.