SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
34.8%
11 pupils with EHCP, 139 on SEN Support. EAL 8.1%. FSM 37.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
32.3↑ +19.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6↓ -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
8.1↓ -10.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
37.8↑ +14.8pp
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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 | 431 | 139 | 32.3% | 11 | 2.6% |
| 2023/24 | 444 | 156 | 35.1% | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 454 | 147 | 32.4% | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 454 | 125 | 27.5% | 7 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 449 | 76 | 16.9% | 8 | 1.8% |
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 | 65 | 46.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 29 | 20.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 22 | 15.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 7.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 5.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 2.8% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.7% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 63 | 65 |
| MLD | 1 | 28 | 29 |
| SEMH | 2 | 20 | 22 |
| ASD | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Other | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| SpLD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 139 | 150 |
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.