SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.4%
38 pupils with EHCP, 58 on SEN Support. EAL 94.4%. FSM 47.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.1↑ +1.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
9.2↑ +4.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
94.4↑ +75.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
47.9↑ +24.9pp
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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 | 411 | 58 | 14.1% | 38 | 9.2% |
| 2023/24 | 424 | 61 | 14.4% | 38 | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 439 | 66 | 15.0% | 30 | 6.8% |
| 2021/22 | 437 | 55 | 12.6% | 24 | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 438 | 48 | 11.0% | 23 | 5.3% |
| 2019/20 | 442 | 58 | 13.1% | 18 | 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 | 40 | 41.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 28 | 29.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 10.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 9.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 3.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.0% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 11 | 29 | 40 |
| ASD | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| MLD | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| SEMH | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| SpLD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 58 | 96 |
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.