Cardinal Pole Catholic School

SecondaryAGES 11-19Academy converter
205 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LG 02089855150 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils1,052
OfstedGood
Attainment 842.9%
FSM60.8%
RegionHackney
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
21.3%
33 pupils with EHCP, 191 on SEN Support. EAL 42.7%. FSM 60.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.2 +5.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1 -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
42.7 +23.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
60.8 +37.8pp
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Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
6529.8%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
6228.4%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
5223.9%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
146.4%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
125.5%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
83.7%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
31.4%
PMLD
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities
10.5%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
10.5%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN135265
MLD55762
SEMH54752
Other31114
ASD6612
SpLD088
VI123
PMLD011
PD011
Total33191224
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.