SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.8%
125 pupils with EHCP, 80 on SEN Support. EAL 55.1%. FSM 9.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
7.7↓ -4.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
12.1↑ +7.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
55.1↑ +36.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
9.2↓ -13.8pp
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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 | 1034 | 80 | 7.7% | 125 | 12.1% |
| 2023/24 | 1014 | 73 | 7.2% | 90 | 8.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1047 | 69 | 6.6% | 65 | 6.2% |
| 2021/22 | 996 | 81 | 8.1% | 54 | 5.4% |
| 2020/21 | 970 | 77 | 7.9% | 51 | 5.3% |
| 2019/20 | 993 | 88 | 8.9% | 42 | 4.2% |
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 | 102 | 51.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 45 | 22.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 31 | 15.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 4.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 3.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 86 | 16 | 102 |
| SLCN | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| SEMH | 2 | 29 | 31 |
| SpLD | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| MLD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 125 | 80 | 205 |
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.