SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.3%
37 pupils with EHCP, 135 on SEN Support. EAL 38.3%. FSM 10.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.4↓ -2.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
38.3↑ +19.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
10.9↓ -12.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1296 | 135 | 10.4% | 37 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1142 | 126 | 11.0% | 35 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1036 | 106 | 10.2% | 32 | 3.1% |
| 2021/22 | 861 | 119 | 13.8% | 22 | 2.6% |
| 2020/21 | 648 | 75 | 11.6% | 16 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 439 | 45 | 10.3% | 3 | 0.7% |
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 | 45 | 26.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 43 | 25.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 17.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 13.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 5.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 8 | 4.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 2.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 5 | 2.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.2% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.6% |
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 | 12 | 33 | 45 |
| Other | 6 | 37 | 43 |
| SLCN | 6 | 24 | 30 |
| MLD | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| SEMH | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| PD | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| HI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 135 | 172 |
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.