SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.3%
45 pupils with EHCP, 227 on SEN Support. EAL 1.9%. FSM 19.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.1↑ +8.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.9↓ -17.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.6↓ -3.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1077 | 227 | 21.1% | 45 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1046 | 234 | 22.4% | 42 | 4.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1021 | 210 | 20.6% | 33 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1021 | 186 | 18.2% | 35 | 3.4% |
| 2020/21 | 969 | 159 | 16.4% | 31 | 3.2% |
| 2019/20 | 972 | 126 | 13.0% | 29 | 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' | 83 | 31.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 49 | 18.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 47 | 17.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 38 | 14.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 34 | 12.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 2.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 1.1% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 16 | 67 | 83 |
| ASD | 11 | 38 | 49 |
| SpLD | 1 | 46 | 47 |
| MLD | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| SLCN | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| PD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 227 | 272 |
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.