Rishton Methodist Primary School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Voluntary controlled school
George Street, Blackburn, BB1 4JF 01254887223 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils157
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)79%
FSM43.3%
RegionLancashire
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
24.8%
5 pupils with EHCP, 34 on SEN Support. EAL 4.5%. FSM 43.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.7 +9.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2 -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.5 -14.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.3 +20.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/251573421.7%53.2%
2023/241654024.2%53.0%
2022/231683420.2%21.2%
2021/221613421.1%21.2%
2020/211612817.4%42.5%
2019/201692816.6%31.8%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
1129.7%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
616.2%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
513.5%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
410.8%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
38.1%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
38.1%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
25.4%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
25.4%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
12.7%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SpLD2911
SLCN156
ASD145
MLD044
SEMH033
PD033
VI022
Other022
HI101
Total53439
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/2516.6%17.4%21.1%20.2%24.2%21.7%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.