Fitzwilliam Primary School

PrimaryAGES 2-11Academy converter
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA 01977624490 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils227
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)50%
FSM26.9%
RegionWakefield
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
20.7%
6 pupils with EHCP, 41 on SEN Support. EAL 7.0%. FSM 26.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.1 +5.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6 -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
7.0 -12pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
26.9 +3.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/252274118.1%62.6%
2023/242273113.7%31.3%
2022/232323012.9%31.3%
2021/22226208.8%41.8%
2020/21233229.4%73.0%
2019/202332611.2%52.1%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
1129.7%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
821.6%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
616.2%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
513.5%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
38.1%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
25.4%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
12.7%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
12.7%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN2911
MLD088
SEMH156
ASD235
VI033
SpLD112
HI011
PD011
Total64147
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/2511.2%9.4%8.8%12.9%13.7%18.1%School
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.