Ifield School

Not applicableAGES 4-19Foundation special school
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JT 01474365485 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils276
OfstedOutstanding
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)0%
FSM44.2%
RegionKent
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
100.0%
276 pupils with EHCP, 0 on SEN Support. EAL 19.2%. FSM 44.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
0.0 -12.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
100.0 +95.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
19.2 +0.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
44.2 +21.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/2527600.0%276100.0%
2023/2427700.0%277100.0%
2022/2326500.0%265100.0%
2021/2226400.0%264100.0%
2020/2125000.0%250100.0%
2019/2024600.0%246100.0%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
18165.6%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
4516.3%
PMLD
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities
207.2%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
186.5%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
41.4%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
41.4%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
20.7%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
20.7%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
ASD1810181
SLCN45045
PMLD20020
SLD18018
MLD404
PD404
SEMH202
VI202
Total2760276
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/250.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%School
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.