SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
29.4%
55 pupils with EHCP, 236 on SEN Support. EAL 19.0%. FSM 25.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
23.9↑ +11.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.6↑ +1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
19.0
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
25.0↑ +2pp
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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 | 989 | 236 | 23.9% | 55 | 5.6% |
| 2023/24 | 979 | 229 | 23.4% | 47 | 4.8% |
| 2022/23 | 986 | 226 | 22.9% | 45 | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 959 | 168 | 17.5% | 43 | 4.5% |
| 2020/21 | 968 | 127 | 13.1% | 39 | 4.0% |
| 2019/20 | 948 | 125 | 13.2% | 26 | 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' | 87 | 31.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 55 | 19.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 54 | 19.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 33 | 11.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 27 | 9.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 9 | 3.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 1.8% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 3 | 1.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 0.7% |
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 | 17 | 70 | 87 |
| SLCN | 12 | 43 | 55 |
| MLD | 3 | 51 | 54 |
| ASD | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| SpLD | 2 | 25 | 27 |
| Other | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| HI | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| MSI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 55 | 236 | 291 |
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.