SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.2%
26 pupils with EHCP, 119 on SEN Support. EAL 19.2%. FSM 45.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.5↓ -0.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
19.2↑ +0.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
45.0↑ +22pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 955 | 119 | 12.5% | 26 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 938 | 123 | 13.1% | 21 | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 955 | 136 | 14.2% | 26 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 927 | 136 | 14.7% | 35 | 3.8% |
| 2020/21 | 881 | 126 | 14.3% | 28 | 3.2% |
| 2019/20 | 886 | 114 | 12.9% | 24 | 2.7% |
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' | 55 | 37.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 34 | 23.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 17 | 11.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 13 | 9.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 6.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 5.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 4.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 51 | 55 |
| ASD | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| SLCN | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| MLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| PD | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| SpLD | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Other | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| HI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 119 | 145 |
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.