SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.2%
57 pupils with EHCP, 168 on SEN Support. EAL 15.8%. FSM 20.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.6↑ +1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.6↑ +0.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
15.8↓ -3.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
20.2↓ -2.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1237 | 168 | 13.6% | 57 | 4.6% |
| 2023/24 | 1234 | 218 | 17.7% | 44 | 3.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1180 | 204 | 17.3% | 36 | 3.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1148 | 171 | 14.9% | 33 | 2.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1083 | 167 | 15.4% | 21 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 997 | 112 | 11.2% | 16 | 1.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 77 | 34.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 54 | 24.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 39 | 17.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 23 | 10.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 15 | 6.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 8 | 3.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 23 | 54 | 77 |
| SEMH | 10 | 44 | 54 |
| MLD | 8 | 31 | 39 |
| SpLD | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| SLCN | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| PD | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| VI | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 168 | 225 |
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.