SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
31.8%
16 pupils with EHCP, 309 on SEN Support. EAL 2.8%. FSM 12.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
30.3↑ +17.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.6↓ -2.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.8↓ -16.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.6↓ -10.4pp
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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 | 1021 | 309 | 30.3% | 16 | 1.6% |
| 2023/24 | 1077 | 242 | 22.5% | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1118 | 166 | 14.8% | 8 | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1132 | 148 | 13.1% | 10 | 0.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1087 | 114 | 10.5% | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1072 | 88 | 8.2% | 9 | 0.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 79 | 25.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 72 | 23.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 69 | 22.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 33 | 10.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 7.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 17 | 5.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 13 | 4.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 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 | 1 | 78 | 79 |
| SpLD | 1 | 71 | 72 |
| ASD | 9 | 60 | 69 |
| Other | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| MLD | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| SLCN | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| PD | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 309 | 325 |
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.