SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.2%
40 pupils with EHCP, 217 on SEN Support. EAL 2.1%. FSM 23.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.5↑ +1.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.1↓ -16.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.2↑ +0.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1496 | 217 | 14.5% | 40 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1460 | 161 | 11.0% | 35 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 1418 | 118 | 8.3% | 33 | 2.3% |
| 2021/22 | 1291 | 114 | 8.8% | 28 | 2.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1188 | 97 | 8.2% | 32 | 2.7% |
| 2019/20 | 1047 | 78 | 7.4% | 24 | 2.3% |
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 | 78 | 31.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 61 | 24.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 50 | 19.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 36 | 14.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 4.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 8 | 3.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 5 | 2.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 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 | 13 | 65 | 78 |
| MLD | 6 | 55 | 61 |
| SEMH | 11 | 39 | 50 |
| SpLD | 2 | 34 | 36 |
| SLCN | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| HI | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| PD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| SLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 217 | 257 |
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.