SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.1%
34 pupils with EHCP, 214 on SEN Support. EAL 6.1%. FSM 19.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.7↑ +9.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4↓ -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.1↓ -12.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.9↓ -3.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 987 | 214 | 21.7% | 34 | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1137 | 211 | 18.6% | 40 | 3.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1211 | 207 | 17.1% | 36 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1206 | 167 | 13.8% | 38 | 3.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1142 | 89 | 7.8% | 29 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 1075 | 125 | 11.6% | 17 | 1.6% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 58 | 27.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 54 | 25.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 32 | 15.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 23 | 10.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 23 | 10.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 7.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 1.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 4 | 54 | 58 |
| ASD | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| SpLD | 3 | 29 | 32 |
| SLCN | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| Other | 2 | 21 | 23 |
| MLD | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 34 | 214 | 248 |
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.