SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.9%
53 pupils with EHCP, 130 on SEN Support. EAL 3.1%. FSM 17.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.0↓ -0.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.9↑ +0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
3.1↓ -15.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
17.1↓ -5.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1085 | 130 | 12.0% | 53 | 4.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1069 | 104 | 9.7% | 44 | 4.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1069 | 62 | 5.8% | 36 | 3.4% |
| 2021/22 | 1055 | 83 | 7.9% | 30 | 2.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1059 | 123 | 11.6% | 27 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 1044 | 107 | 10.2% | 28 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 64 | 35.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 39 | 21.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 37 | 20.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 16.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 3.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 4 | 60 | 64 |
| ASD | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| SEMH | 10 | 27 | 37 |
| SLCN | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| MLD | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 53 | 130 | 183 |
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.