SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.6%
28 pupils with EHCP, 92 on SEN Support. EAL 50.0%. FSM 57.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.5↓ -2.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2↓ -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
50.0↑ +31pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
57.7↑ +34.7pp
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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 | 880 | 92 | 10.5% | 28 | 3.2% |
| 2023/24 | 907 | 94 | 10.4% | 25 | 2.8% |
| 2022/23 | 940 | 92 | 9.8% | 30 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 942 | 91 | 9.7% | 38 | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 893 | 78 | 8.7% | 33 | 3.7% |
| 2019/20 | 839 | 85 | 10.1% | 34 | 4.1% |
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 | 56 | 47.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 16.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 12.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 13 | 11.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 6.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 2.5% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 9 | 47 | 56 |
| SEMH | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| MLD | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| ASD | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| SpLD | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 92 | 120 |
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.