SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.6%
108 pupils with EHCP, 188 on SEN Support. EAL 57.4%. FSM 50.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.4↓ -0.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.1↑ +2.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
57.4↑ +38.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
50.0↑ +27pp
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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 | 1513 | 188 | 12.4% | 108 | 7.1% |
| 2023/24 | 1524 | 199 | 13.1% | 108 | 7.1% |
| 2022/23 | 1544 | 200 | 13.0% | 99 | 6.4% |
| 2021/22 | 1556 | 112 | 7.2% | 84 | 5.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1518 | 108 | 7.1% | 83 | 5.5% |
| 2019/20 | 1522 | 86 | 5.7% | 80 | 5.3% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 74 | 26.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 71 | 25.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 47 | 16.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 39 | 13.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 16 | 5.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 4.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 11 | 3.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 7 | 2.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.1% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 29 | 45 | 74 |
| SEMH | 19 | 52 | 71 |
| ASD | 33 | 14 | 47 |
| SpLD | 5 | 34 | 39 |
| Other | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| MLD | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| PD | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| VI | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 188 | 296 |
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.