SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.7%
68 pupils with EHCP, 168 on SEN Support. EAL 12.4%. FSM 33.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.7↑ +2.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.0↑ +1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
12.4↓ -6.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
33.8↑ +10.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1142 | 168 | 14.7% | 68 | 6.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1046 | 161 | 15.4% | 37 | 3.5% |
| 2022/23 | 952 | 133 | 14.0% | 31 | 3.3% |
| 2021/22 | 742 | 117 | 15.8% | 18 | 2.4% |
| 2020/21 | 518 | 75 | 14.5% | 5 | 1.0% |
| 2019/20 | 310 | 51 | 16.5% | 4 | 1.3% |
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' | 96 | 42.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 45 | 19.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 32 | 14.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 16 | 7.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 12 | 5.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 11 | 4.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 10 | 4.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 0.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 0.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.4% |
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 | 20 | 76 | 96 |
| SLCN | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| MLD | 7 | 25 | 32 |
| ASD | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| SpLD | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| PD | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 68 | 168 | 236 |
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.