SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.8%
14 pupils with EHCP, 168 on SEN Support. EAL 15.1%. FSM 23.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.5↑ +1.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.2↓ -3.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
15.1↓ -3.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.7↑ +0.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1155 | 168 | 14.5% | 14 | 1.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1164 | 164 | 14.1% | 11 | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1161 | 167 | 14.4% | 13 | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1166 | 164 | 14.1% | 13 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1162 | 145 | 12.5% | 16 | 1.4% |
| 2019/20 | 1160 | 138 | 11.9% | 18 | 1.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 47 | 25.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 42 | 23.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 32 | 17.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 12.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 14 | 7.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 13 | 7.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 7 | 3.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 7 | 40 | 47 |
| SEMH | 1 | 41 | 42 |
| SpLD | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| MLD | 2 | 21 | 23 |
| Other | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| SLCN | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| PD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 168 | 182 |
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.