SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.7%
38 pupils with EHCP, 150 on SEN Support. EAL 61.7%. FSM 27.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
61.7↑ +42.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.5↑ +4.5pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 908 | 150 | 16.5% | 38 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 902 | 147 | 16.3% | 35 | 3.9% |
| 2022/23 | 925 | 120 | 13.0% | 30 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 931 | 122 | 13.1% | 27 | 2.9% |
| 2020/21 | 912 | 107 | 11.7% | 26 | 2.9% |
| 2019/20 | 914 | 116 | 12.7% | 11 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 96 | 51.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 39 | 20.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 17 | 9.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 15 | 8.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 11 | 5.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 3.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 2 | 94 | 96 |
| ASD | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| PMLD | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| SEMH | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| MLD | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| SpLD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 150 | 188 |
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.