SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.0%
30 pupils with EHCP, 173 on SEN Support. EAL 55.2%. FSM 15.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.0↑ +4.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
55.2↑ +36.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
15.7↓ -7.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1017 | 173 | 17.0% | 30 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1030 | 192 | 18.6% | 20 | 1.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1039 | 131 | 12.6% | 21 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1024 | 147 | 14.4% | 22 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1036 | 138 | 13.3% | 19 | 1.8% |
| 2019/20 | 799 | 115 | 14.4% | 12 | 1.5% |
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 | 98 | 48.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 49 | 24.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 18 | 8.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 15 | 7.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 8 | 4.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 7 | 3.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 11 | 87 | 98 |
| SEMH | 4 | 45 | 49 |
| ASD | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| SpLD | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| PD | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 173 | 203 |
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.