SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.2%
54 pupils with EHCP, 202 on SEN Support. EAL 23.8%. FSM 13.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
9.6↓ -3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6↓ -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
23.8↑ +4.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
13.2↓ -9.8pp
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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 | 2103 | 202 | 9.6% | 54 | 2.6% |
| 2023/24 | 2121 | 164 | 7.7% | 58 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2135 | 175 | 8.2% | 46 | 2.2% |
| 2021/22 | 2115 | 112 | 5.3% | 52 | 2.5% |
| 2020/21 | 2055 | 159 | 7.7% | 49 | 2.4% |
| 2019/20 | 2010 | 84 | 4.2% | 45 | 2.2% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 80 | 31.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 61 | 23.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 44 | 17.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 40 | 15.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 14 | 5.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 6 | 2.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 2.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 1.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 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 | 7 | 73 | 80 |
| MLD | 19 | 42 | 61 |
| SpLD | 0 | 44 | 44 |
| ASD | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| SLCN | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| VI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| HI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 54 | 202 | 256 |
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.