SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.9%
34 pupils with EHCP, 204 on SEN Support. EAL 11.0%. FSM 28.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.4↑ +2.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6↓ -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
11.0↓ -8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
28.8↑ +5.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1328 | 204 | 15.4% | 34 | 2.6% |
| 2023/24 | 1321 | 176 | 13.3% | 27 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 1337 | 147 | 11.0% | 26 | 1.9% |
| 2021/22 | 1260 | 149 | 11.8% | 21 | 1.7% |
| 2020/21 | 1287 | 162 | 12.6% | 15 | 1.2% |
| 2019/20 | 1313 | 109 | 8.3% | 14 | 1.1% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 52 | 23.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 50 | 22.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 41 | 18.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 34 | 15.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 20 | 8.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 11 | 4.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 4.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 3 | 1.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 0.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 9 | 43 | 52 |
| MLD | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| SpLD | 2 | 39 | 41 |
| ASD | 12 | 22 | 34 |
| Other | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| SLCN | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| PD | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| SLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 34 | 204 | 238 |
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.