SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.1%
43 pupils with EHCP, 123 on SEN Support. EAL 37.8%. FSM 21.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.9↓ -0.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
37.8↑ +18.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
21.6↓ -1.4pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1031 | 123 | 11.9% | 43 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1038 | 105 | 10.1% | 37 | 3.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1019 | 98 | 9.6% | 18 | 1.8% |
| 2021/22 | 1004 | 93 | 9.3% | 21 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 986 | 81 | 8.2% | 18 | 1.8% |
| 2019/20 | 992 | 107 | 10.8% | 16 | 1.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 82 | 50.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 29 | 17.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 14.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 5.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 4.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 6 | 3.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 5 | 3.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 7 | 75 | 82 |
| ASD | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| MLD | 2 | 21 | 23 |
| SEMH | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| SLD | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| VI | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 123 | 166 |
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.