SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.9%
38 pupils with EHCP, 176 on SEN Support. EAL 4.2%. FSM 24.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.3↓ -0.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6↓ -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.2↓ -14.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.2↑ +1.2pp
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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 | 1435 | 176 | 12.3% | 38 | 2.6% |
| 2023/24 | 1416 | 189 | 13.3% | 38 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1448 | 108 | 7.5% | 36 | 2.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1454 | 227 | 15.6% | 31 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1415 | 122 | 8.6% | 29 | 2.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1404 | 136 | 9.7% | 27 | 1.9% |
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' | 53 | 24.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 47 | 22.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 38 | 17.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 34 | 16.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 26 | 12.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 10 | 4.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 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 | 12 | 41 | 53 |
| MLD | 3 | 44 | 47 |
| SLCN | 6 | 32 | 38 |
| ASD | 9 | 25 | 34 |
| Other | 5 | 21 | 26 |
| SpLD | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 176 | 214 |
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.