SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.6%
33 pupils with EHCP, 126 on SEN Support. EAL 12.2%. FSM 32.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.1↑ +4.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.5↑ +0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
12.2↓ -6.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.9↑ +9.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 736 | 126 | 17.1% | 33 | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 740 | 128 | 17.3% | 32 | 4.3% |
| 2022/23 | 765 | 139 | 18.2% | 25 | 3.3% |
| 2021/22 | 757 | 131 | 17.3% | 25 | 3.3% |
| 2020/21 | 741 | 116 | 15.7% | 24 | 3.2% |
| 2019/20 | 737 | 115 | 15.6% | 22 | 3.0% |
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 | 36 | 22.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 34 | 21.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 30 | 19.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 28 | 17.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 18 | 11.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 3 | 1.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.3% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 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 | 22 | 36 |
| SEMH | 5 | 29 | 34 |
| SpLD | 3 | 27 | 30 |
| SLCN | 2 | 26 | 28 |
| MLD | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| MSI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| HI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 126 | 159 |
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.