SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.3%
86 pupils with EHCP, 136 on SEN Support. EAL 28.3%. FSM 46.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.6↓ -2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.7↑ +2.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
28.3↑ +9.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
46.9↑ +23.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1281 | 136 | 10.6% | 86 | 6.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1304 | 200 | 15.3% | 86 | 6.6% |
| 2022/23 | 1291 | 201 | 15.6% | 75 | 5.8% |
| 2021/22 | 1257 | 201 | 16.0% | 68 | 5.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1275 | 198 | 15.5% | 59 | 4.6% |
| 2019/20 | 1249 | 204 | 16.3% | 51 | 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 | 113 | 50.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 52 | 23.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 12 | 5.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 8 | 3.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 8 | 3.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 3.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 7 | 3.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 1.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 3 | 1.4% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 3 | 1.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 2 | 0.9% |
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 | 63 | 50 | 113 |
| SEMH | 5 | 47 | 52 |
| SpLD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| HI | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| ASD | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| MLD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| PD | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| PMLD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| VI | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MSI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 86 | 136 | 222 |
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.