SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.1%
47 pupils with EHCP, 231 on SEN Support. EAL 10.6%. FSM 32.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.9↑ +3.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2↓ -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
10.6↓ -8.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.4↑ +9.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1456 | 231 | 15.9% | 47 | 3.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1475 | 235 | 15.9% | 46 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1461 | 232 | 15.9% | 35 | 2.4% |
| 2021/22 | 1454 | 224 | 15.4% | 26 | 1.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1436 | 221 | 15.4% | 19 | 1.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1442 | 214 | 14.8% | 18 | 1.2% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 95 | 35.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 49 | 18.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 43 | 16.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 33 | 12.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 24 | 8.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 9 | 3.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 2.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 6 | 2.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 0.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 95 | 95 |
| SpLD | 4 | 45 | 49 |
| SEMH | 11 | 32 | 43 |
| SLCN | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| ASD | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| PD | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| HI | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 231 | 278 |
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.