SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.9%
34 pupils with EHCP, 307 on SEN Support. EAL 11.0%. FSM 12.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.5↑ +9.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.5↓ -1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
11.0↓ -8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.7↓ -10.3pp
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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 | 1367 | 307 | 22.5% | 34 | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 1404 | 307 | 21.9% | 24 | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1379 | 236 | 17.1% | 16 | 1.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1370 | 207 | 15.1% | 20 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1398 | 188 | 13.4% | 22 | 1.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1394 | 176 | 12.6% | 25 | 1.8% |
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 | 104 | 31.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 66 | 20.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 49 | 15.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 48 | 14.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 26 | 8.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 13 | 4.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 10 | 3.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 7 | 2.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 0.6% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.3% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.3% |
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 | 9 | 95 | 104 |
| MLD | 3 | 63 | 66 |
| ASD | 6 | 43 | 49 |
| SEMH | 5 | 43 | 48 |
| SLCN | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| PD | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| Other | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| VI | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 307 | 341 |
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.