SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.9%
23 pupils with EHCP, 158 on SEN Support. EAL 16.6%. FSM 40.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.1↓ -0.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.8↓ -2.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
16.6↓ -2.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
40.5↑ +17.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1303 | 158 | 12.1% | 23 | 1.8% |
| 2023/24 | 1316 | 153 | 11.6% | 23 | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1355 | 198 | 14.6% | 21 | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1347 | 224 | 16.6% | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1321 | 234 | 17.7% | 12 | 0.9% |
| 2019/20 | 1313 | 231 | 17.6% | 13 | 1.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 56 | 31.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 41 | 23.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 40 | 22.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 15 | 8.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 5.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 8 | 4.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 3.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 4 | 52 | 56 |
| MLD | 2 | 39 | 41 |
| SEMH | 9 | 31 | 40 |
| ASD | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| SLCN | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| HI | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| PD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 158 | 181 |
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.