SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.9%
29 pupils with EHCP, 345 on SEN Support. EAL 13.0%. FSM 40.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.0↑ +9.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.9↓ -2.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
13.0↓ -6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
40.8↑ +17.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1565 | 345 | 22.0% | 29 | 1.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1538 | 285 | 18.5% | 23 | 1.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1530 | 257 | 16.8% | 26 | 1.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1592 | 225 | 14.1% | 22 | 1.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1567 | 197 | 12.6% | 19 | 1.2% |
| 2019/20 | 1554 | 222 | 14.3% | 24 | 1.5% |
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' | 125 | 33.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 106 | 28.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 71 | 19.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 24 | 6.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 18 | 4.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 17 | 4.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 1.3% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 4 | 1.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 0.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.3% |
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 | 13 | 112 | 125 |
| SpLD | 0 | 106 | 106 |
| MLD | 4 | 67 | 71 |
| ASD | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| PD | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| SLCN | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| HI | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| VI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 345 | 374 |
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.