SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.6%
47 pupils with EHCP, 193 on SEN Support. EAL 71.4%. FSM 29.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.4↑ +0.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.3↓ -1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
71.4↑ +52.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
29.2↑ +6.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1443 | 193 | 13.4% | 47 | 3.3% |
| 2023/24 | 1484 | 221 | 14.9% | 46 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1514 | 144 | 9.5% | 30 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1437 | 142 | 9.9% | 22 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1341 | 130 | 9.7% | 21 | 1.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1220 | 125 | 10.2% | 22 | 1.8% |
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 | 100 | 42.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 67 | 28.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 35 | 14.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 16 | 6.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 3.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 1.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 0.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 0.8% |
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 | 26 | 74 | 100 |
| SEMH | 7 | 60 | 67 |
| MLD | 2 | 33 | 35 |
| ASD | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Other | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SpLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 193 | 240 |
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.