SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.2%
36 pupils with EHCP, 183 on SEN Support. EAL 4.5%. FSM 17.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.1↑ +3.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2↓ -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.5↓ -14.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
17.2↓ -5.8pp
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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 | 1138 | 183 | 16.1% | 36 | 3.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1205 | 173 | 14.4% | 35 | 2.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1279 | 136 | 10.6% | 38 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1263 | 117 | 9.3% | 34 | 2.7% |
| 2020/21 | 1291 | 126 | 9.8% | 34 | 2.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1303 | 98 | 7.5% | 39 | 3.0% |
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' | 67 | 30.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 46 | 21.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 46 | 21.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 27 | 12.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 9.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 2.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 1.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.4% |
| 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 | 8 | 59 | 67 |
| SpLD | 4 | 42 | 46 |
| ASD | 14 | 32 | 46 |
| SLCN | 4 | 23 | 27 |
| MLD | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| HI | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 183 | 219 |
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.