SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.7%
45 pupils with EHCP, 131 on SEN Support. EAL 46.5%. FSM 58.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.2↑ +0.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.5↑ +0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
46.5↑ +27.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
58.7↑ +35.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 992 | 131 | 13.2% | 45 | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 1003 | 137 | 13.7% | 47 | 4.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1036 | 148 | 14.3% | 58 | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 1045 | 134 | 12.8% | 54 | 5.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1120 | 164 | 14.6% | 49 | 4.4% |
| 2019/20 | 1115 | 103 | 9.2% | 41 | 3.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 43 | 24.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 38 | 22.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 34 | 19.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 31 | 17.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 10 | 5.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 4.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 4.0% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.6% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 14 | 29 | 43 |
| SLCN | 7 | 31 | 38 |
| SEMH | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| MLD | 3 | 28 | 31 |
| HI | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| SpLD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Other | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 131 | 176 |
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.