SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.0%
64 pupils with EHCP, 165 on SEN Support. EAL 2.4%. FSM 22.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.0↑ +0.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.0↑ +0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.4↓ -16.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
22.1↓ -0.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1270 | 165 | 13.0% | 64 | 5.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1297 | 148 | 11.4% | 44 | 3.4% |
| 2022/23 | 1322 | 132 | 10.0% | 40 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1371 | 162 | 11.8% | 40 | 2.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1379 | 148 | 10.7% | 39 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 1356 | 135 | 10.0% | 31 | 2.3% |
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' | 69 | 32.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 56 | 26.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 28 | 13.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 22 | 10.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 8.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 11 | 5.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 2.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 1.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 | 17 | 52 | 69 |
| SpLD | 18 | 38 | 56 |
| ASD | 9 | 19 | 28 |
| MLD | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| SLCN | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| PD | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| HI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 64 | 165 | 229 |
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.