SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.1%
47 pupils with EHCP, 273 on SEN Support. EAL 24.6%. FSM 29.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.1↑ +4.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.0↓ -1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
24.6↑ +5.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
29.6↑ +6.6pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1592 | 273 | 17.1% | 47 | 3.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1546 | 282 | 18.2% | 47 | 3.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1584 | 267 | 16.9% | 40 | 2.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1562 | 236 | 15.1% | 35 | 2.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1547 | 218 | 14.1% | 19 | 1.2% |
| 2019/20 | 1535 | 182 | 11.9% | 12 | 0.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 105 | 33.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 70 | 22.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 70 | 22.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 24 | 7.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 24 | 7.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 6 | 1.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 5 | 1.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 8 | 97 | 105 |
| SLCN | 8 | 62 | 70 |
| ASD | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| SpLD | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| MLD | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| VI | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Other | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 273 | 320 |
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.