SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.2%
71 pupils with EHCP, 220 on SEN Support. EAL 47.5%. FSM 41.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.3↑ +2.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.9↑ +0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
47.5↑ +28.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
41.2↑ +18.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1441 | 220 | 15.3% | 71 | 4.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1432 | 184 | 12.8% | 71 | 5.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1447 | 179 | 12.4% | 75 | 5.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1445 | 157 | 10.9% | 64 | 4.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1455 | 151 | 10.4% | 59 | 4.1% |
| 2019/20 | 1382 | 148 | 10.7% | 53 | 3.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 103 | 36.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 68 | 23.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 60 | 21.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 21 | 7.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 12 | 4.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 12 | 4.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 7 | 2.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.0% |
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 | 11 | 92 | 103 |
| ASD | 48 | 20 | 68 |
| SEMH | 9 | 51 | 60 |
| MLD | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| SpLD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| HI | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| PD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 71 | 220 | 291 |
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.