SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.0%
30 pupils with EHCP, 153 on SEN Support. EAL 3.6%. FSM 25.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.5↑ +4.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4↓ -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
3.6↓ -15.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
25.7↑ +2.7pp
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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 | 873 | 153 | 17.5% | 30 | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 872 | 134 | 15.4% | 22 | 2.5% |
| 2022/23 | 887 | 156 | 17.6% | 18 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 946 | 153 | 16.2% | 15 | 1.6% |
| 2020/21 | 1007 | 134 | 13.3% | 24 | 2.4% |
| 2019/20 | 991 | 126 | 12.7% | 27 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 51 | 27.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 47 | 25.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 30 | 16.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 16.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 14 | 7.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 8 | 4.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 6 | 45 | 51 |
| ASD | 16 | 31 | 47 |
| SpLD | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| SLCN | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| MLD | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| PD | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 153 | 183 |
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.