SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.9%
56 pupils with EHCP, 173 on SEN Support. EAL 39.8%. FSM 55.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.0↑ +2.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.9↑ +0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
39.8↑ +20.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
55.6↑ +32.6pp
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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 | 1152 | 173 | 15.0% | 56 | 4.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1145 | 172 | 15.0% | 55 | 4.8% |
| 2022/23 | 1138 | 175 | 15.4% | 54 | 4.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1152 | 161 | 14.0% | 57 | 4.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1157 | 141 | 12.2% | 53 | 4.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1150 | 119 | 10.3% | 49 | 4.3% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 63 | 28.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 54 | 24.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 39 | 17.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 32 | 14.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 11 | 5.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 9 | 4.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 3 | 1.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 15 | 48 | 63 |
| SEMH | 8 | 46 | 54 |
| MLD | 3 | 36 | 39 |
| ASD | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Other | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| SpLD | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| HI | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VI | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 173 | 229 |
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.