SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.5%
68 pupils with EHCP, 146 on SEN Support. EAL 42.2%. FSM 56.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.3↑ +0.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.2↑ +1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
42.2↑ +23.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
56.4↑ +33.4pp
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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 | 1099 | 146 | 13.3% | 68 | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1113 | 140 | 12.6% | 62 | 5.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1115 | 118 | 10.6% | 56 | 5.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1112 | 98 | 8.8% | 50 | 4.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1114 | 95 | 8.5% | 43 | 3.9% |
| 2019/20 | 1084 | 91 | 8.4% | 34 | 3.1% |
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 | 67 | 31.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 66 | 30.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 38 | 17.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 19 | 8.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 13 | 6.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 1.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 0.9% |
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 | 19 | 48 | 67 |
| SEMH | 16 | 50 | 66 |
| ASD | 24 | 14 | 38 |
| MLD | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| SpLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Other | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 68 | 146 | 214 |
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.