SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.8%
31 pupils with EHCP, 183 on SEN Support. EAL 4.3%. FSM 19.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.1↑ +3.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.3↓ -14.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.4↓ -3.6pp
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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 | 1137 | 183 | 16.1% | 31 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1214 | 162 | 13.3% | 38 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1306 | 131 | 10.0% | 38 | 2.9% |
| 2021/22 | 1400 | 111 | 7.9% | 39 | 2.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1417 | 97 | 6.8% | 43 | 3.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1427 | 82 | 5.7% | 38 | 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' | 62 | 29.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 61 | 28.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 41 | 19.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 33 | 15.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 7 | 3.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 1.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 0.9% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 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 | 56 | 62 |
| SpLD | 4 | 57 | 61 |
| SLCN | 5 | 36 | 41 |
| ASD | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| HI | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 183 | 214 |
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.