SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.9%
44 pupils with EHCP, 211 on SEN Support. EAL 74.8%. FSM 27.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.0↑ +1.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
74.8↑ +55.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.7↑ +4.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1510 | 211 | 14.0% | 44 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1525 | 194 | 12.7% | 44 | 2.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1536 | 205 | 13.3% | 40 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 1522 | 248 | 16.3% | 39 | 2.6% |
| 2020/21 | 1505 | 203 | 13.5% | 39 | 2.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1499 | 193 | 12.9% | 37 | 2.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 75 | 29.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 69 | 27.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 61 | 23.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 20 | 7.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 11 | 4.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 2.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 2.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 5 | 2.0% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 4 | 71 | 75 |
| SLCN | 25 | 44 | 69 |
| SpLD | 3 | 58 | 61 |
| ASD | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| MLD | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| HI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| VI | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 44 | 211 | 255 |
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.