SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.7%
50 pupils with EHCP, 90 on SEN Support. EAL 3.1%. FSM 24.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.2↓ -4.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.5↑ +0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
3.1↓ -15.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.5↑ +1.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1104 | 90 | 8.2% | 50 | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 1111 | 89 | 8.0% | 35 | 3.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1091 | 97 | 8.9% | 29 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1014 | 140 | 13.8% | 22 | 2.2% |
| 2020/21 | 958 | 198 | 20.7% | 16 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 914 | 172 | 18.8% | 10 | 1.1% |
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' | 41 | 29.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 37 | 26.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 37 | 26.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 9 | 6.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 8 | 5.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.7% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 12 | 29 | 41 |
| SpLD | 10 | 27 | 37 |
| ASD | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| SLCN | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| MLD | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 90 | 140 |
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.