River Academy

SecondaryAGES 11-18Free schools
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ 01189296020 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils186
FSM28.5%
RegionReading
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
33.3%
16 pupils with EHCP, 46 on SEN Support. EAL 31.7%. FSM 28.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
24.7 +12.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.6 +4.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
31.7 +12.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
28.5 +5.5pp
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Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
1829.0%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
1219.4%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
1219.4%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
1016.1%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
812.9%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
23.2%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
ASD51318
MLD6612
SEMH01212
SLCN4610
SpLD178
Other022
Total164662
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.