SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.8%
37 pupils with EHCP, 88 on SEN Support. EAL 40.0%. FSM 40.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.1↓ -1.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.7↑ +0.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
40.0↑ +21pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
40.0↑ +17pp
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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 | 790 | 88 | 11.1% | 37 | 4.7% |
| 2023/24 | 783 | 106 | 13.5% | 24 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 742 | 105 | 14.2% | 21 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 699 | 69 | 9.9% | 19 | 2.7% |
| 2020/21 | 698 | 74 | 10.6% | 20 | 2.9% |
| 2019/20 | 688 | 79 | 11.5% | 14 | 2.0% |
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' | 38 | 30.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 30 | 24.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 24 | 19.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 15 | 12.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 8 | 6.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 5 | 4.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.6% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 12 | 26 | 38 |
| SpLD | 3 | 27 | 30 |
| ASD | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| SLCN | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| MLD | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| VI | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| HI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 88 | 125 |
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.