SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.5%
38 pupils with EHCP, 131 on SEN Support. EAL 15.2%. FSM 27.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.3↑ +1.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
15.2↓ -3.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.0↑ +4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 914 | 131 | 14.3% | 38 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 985 | 162 | 16.4% | 52 | 5.3% |
| 2022/23 | 994 | 178 | 17.9% | 45 | 4.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1008 | 149 | 14.8% | 43 | 4.3% |
| 2020/21 | 978 | 115 | 11.8% | 45 | 4.6% |
| 2019/20 | 895 | 111 | 12.4% | 41 | 4.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 57 | 33.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 45 | 26.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 31 | 18.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 19 | 11.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 3.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 3.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 15 | 42 | 57 |
| SEMH | 9 | 36 | 45 |
| SpLD | 4 | 27 | 31 |
| ASD | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| HI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| VI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 38 | 131 | 169 |
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.