SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.4%
62 pupils with EHCP, 98 on SEN Support. EAL 2.3%. FSM 12.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.8↓ -3.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.6↑ +1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.3↓ -16.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.5↓ -10.5pp
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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 | 1108 | 98 | 8.8% | 62 | 5.6% |
| 2023/24 | 1109 | 81 | 7.3% | 59 | 5.3% |
| 2022/23 | 1115 | 105 | 9.4% | 57 | 5.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1109 | 102 | 9.2% | 51 | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 1127 | 68 | 6.0% | 45 | 4.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1115 | 67 | 6.0% | 40 | 3.6% |
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' | 45 | 28.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 40 | 25.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 23 | 14.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 19 | 11.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 16 | 10.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 10 | 6.3% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.3% |
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 | 14 | 31 | 45 |
| SpLD | 6 | 34 | 40 |
| ASD | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| SLCN | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| MLD | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Other | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| VI | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 62 | 98 | 160 |
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.