SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
31.0%
53 pupils with EHCP, 165 on SEN Support. EAL 85.5%. FSM 43.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
23.5↑ +10.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.5↑ +3.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
85.5↑ +66.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.1↑ +20.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 703 | 165 | 23.5% | 53 | 7.5% |
| 2023/24 | 691 | 140 | 20.3% | 49 | 7.1% |
| 2022/23 | 689 | 157 | 22.8% | 39 | 5.7% |
| 2021/22 | 676 | 181 | 26.8% | 32 | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 688 | 166 | 24.1% | 24 | 3.5% |
| 2019/20 | 644 | 128 | 19.9% | 24 | 3.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 147 | 67.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 38 | 17.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 22 | 10.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 1.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 0.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 0.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 0.5% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.5% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 27 | 120 | 147 |
| SEMH | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| ASD | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 165 | 218 |
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.