SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.4%
17 pupils with EHCP, 160 on SEN Support. EAL 11.5%. FSM 35.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.0↑ +0.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.4↓ -2.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
11.5↓ -7.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
35.2↑ +12.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1231 | 160 | 13.0% | 17 | 1.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1245 | 156 | 12.5% | 16 | 1.3% |
| 2022/23 | 1254 | 156 | 12.4% | 12 | 1.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1262 | 135 | 10.7% | 18 | 1.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1262 | 124 | 9.8% | 21 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 1219 | 114 | 9.4% | 21 | 1.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 47 | 26.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 36 | 20.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 16.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 26 | 14.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 20 | 11.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 7 | 4.0% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 6 | 3.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 1 | 46 | 47 |
| SEMH | 3 | 33 | 36 |
| SLCN | 2 | 28 | 30 |
| ASD | 5 | 21 | 26 |
| SpLD | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| HI | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| VI | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 160 | 177 |
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.