SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.9%
79 pupils with EHCP, 151 on SEN Support. EAL 25.1%. FSM 13.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.5↓ -4.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.4↑ +0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
25.1↑ +6.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
13.0↓ -10pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1782 | 151 | 8.5% | 79 | 4.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1758 | 150 | 8.5% | 65 | 3.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1718 | 150 | 8.7% | 61 | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 1683 | 149 | 8.9% | 52 | 3.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1636 | 121 | 7.4% | 46 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 1599 | 103 | 6.4% | 39 | 2.4% |
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 | 97 | 42.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 57 | 24.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 21 | 9.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 8.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 17 | 7.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 9 | 3.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 5 | 2.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 1.7% |
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 | 47 | 50 | 97 |
| SpLD | 8 | 49 | 57 |
| SLCN | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| SEMH | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| MLD | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| PD | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| VI | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 79 | 151 | 230 |
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.