SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.6%
20 pupils with EHCP, 154 on SEN Support. EAL 4.7%. FSM 63.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.9↑ +8.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.7↓ -14.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
63.3↑ +40.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 738 | 154 | 20.9% | 20 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 859 | 182 | 21.2% | 22 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 923 | 193 | 20.9% | 17 | 1.8% |
| 2021/22 | 931 | 201 | 21.6% | 18 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 906 | 192 | 21.2% | 19 | 2.1% |
| 2019/20 | 865 | 191 | 22.1% | 13 | 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' | 51 | 30.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 43 | 25.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 26 | 15.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 22 | 13.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 5.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 9 | 5.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 1.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.6% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 5 | 46 | 51 |
| MLD | 4 | 39 | 43 |
| SpLD | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| SLCN | 3 | 19 | 22 |
| ASD | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| PD | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 154 | 174 |
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.