SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.3%
32 pupils with EHCP, 161 on SEN Support. EAL 32.0%. FSM 25.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.1↓ -1.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.2↓ -2.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
32.0↑ +13pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
25.4↑ +2.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1446 | 161 | 11.1% | 32 | 2.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1453 | 175 | 12.0% | 32 | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1461 | 167 | 11.4% | 32 | 2.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1456 | 131 | 9.0% | 34 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1456 | 97 | 6.7% | 34 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1443 | 95 | 6.6% | 30 | 2.1% |
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 | 50 | 25.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 40 | 20.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 38 | 19.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 25 | 13.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 18 | 9.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 5.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 7 | 3.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 1.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.0% |
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 | 43 | 50 |
| SEMH | 4 | 36 | 40 |
| MLD | 2 | 36 | 38 |
| SpLD | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| ASD | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| PD | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| HI | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 161 | 193 |
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.