SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
7.5%
22 pupils with EHCP, 60 on SEN Support. EAL 37.5%. FSM 45.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
5.5↓ -7.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.0↓ -2.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
37.5↑ +18.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
45.1↑ +22.1pp
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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 | 1098 | 60 | 5.5% | 22 | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1118 | 71 | 6.4% | 21 | 1.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1197 | 62 | 5.2% | 21 | 1.8% |
| 2021/22 | 1236 | 69 | 5.6% | 25 | 2.0% |
| 2020/21 | 1186 | 73 | 6.2% | 20 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 1206 | 90 | 7.5% | 11 | 0.9% |
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 | 32 | 39.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 24 | 29.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 13 | 16.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 4 | 4.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 3.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 2.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.2% |
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 | 4 | 28 | 32 |
| ASD | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| SEMH | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| MLD | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SpLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 60 | 82 |
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.