SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.7%
20 pupils with EHCP, 157 on SEN Support. EAL 22.9%. FSM 35.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.2↑ +6.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.4↓ -1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
22.9↑ +3.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
35.7↑ +12.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 817 | 157 | 19.2% | 20 | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 942 | 151 | 16.0% | 19 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 989 | 111 | 11.2% | 11 | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1050 | 101 | 9.6% | 11 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 62 | 36.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 27 | 15.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 26 | 15.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 26 | 15.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 7.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 11 | 6.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.3% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 5 | 57 | 62 |
| SLCN | 6 | 21 | 27 |
| SpLD | 3 | 23 | 26 |
| MLD | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| ASD | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 157 | 177 |
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.