SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
10.5%
30 pupils with EHCP, 156 on SEN Support. EAL 83.8%. FSM 32.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.8↓ -3.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.7↓ -2.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
83.8↑ +64.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.4↑ +9.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1773 | 156 | 8.8% | 30 | 1.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1762 | 148 | 8.4% | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1780 | 140 | 7.9% | 30 | 1.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1758 | 145 | 8.2% | 28 | 1.6% |
| 2020/21 | 1772 | 163 | 9.2% | 31 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 1716 | 158 | 9.2% | 25 | 1.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 84 | 46.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 34 | 19.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 29 | 16.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 13 | 7.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 3.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 2.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 12 | 72 | 84 |
| SEMH | 6 | 28 | 34 |
| MLD | 4 | 25 | 29 |
| SpLD | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| ASD | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 156 | 186 |
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.