SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.8%
24 pupils with EHCP, 299 on SEN Support. EAL 8.1%. FSM 10.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.3↓ -3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
8.1↓ -10.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
10.8↓ -12.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1817 | 299 | 16.5% | 24 | 1.3% |
| 2023/24 | 1820 | 276 | 15.2% | 24 | 1.3% |
| 2022/23 | 1805 | 217 | 12.0% | 21 | 1.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1816 | 195 | 10.7% | 20 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1813 | 163 | 9.0% | 26 | 1.4% |
| 2019/20 | 1774 | 155 | 8.7% | 24 | 1.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 112 | 35.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 75 | 23.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 51 | 16.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 33 | 10.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 12 | 3.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 11 | 3.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 10 | 3.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 6 | 1.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 0.9% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 3 | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 2 | 110 | 112 |
| SEMH | 5 | 70 | 75 |
| ASD | 9 | 42 | 51 |
| MLD | 1 | 32 | 33 |
| Other | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SLCN | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| HI | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| PD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 24 | 299 | 323 |
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.