SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.0%
25 pupils with EHCP, 77 on SEN Support. EAL 27.6%. FSM 15.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.3↓ -1.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.7↓ -0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
27.6↑ +8.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
15.2↓ -7.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 682 | 77 | 11.3% | 25 | 3.7% |
| 2023/24 | 690 | 82 | 11.9% | 25 | 3.6% |
| 2022/23 | 687 | 73 | 10.6% | 18 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 687 | 50 | 7.3% | 17 | 2.5% |
| 2020/21 | 654 | 52 | 8.0% | 17 | 2.6% |
| 2019/20 | 630 | 54 | 8.6% | 12 | 1.9% |
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 | 33 | 32.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 31 | 30.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 14.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 10.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 3.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 2.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 22 | 33 |
| SEMH | 4 | 27 | 31 |
| MLD | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| ASD | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SpLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 77 | 102 |
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.