SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.8%
25 pupils with EHCP, 210 on SEN Support. EAL 40.2%. FSM 45.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.7↑ +5.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.1↓ -2.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
40.2↑ +21.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
45.7↑ +22.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1187 | 210 | 17.7% | 25 | 2.1% |
| 2023/24 | 1191 | 212 | 17.8% | 26 | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1173 | 190 | 16.2% | 23 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1179 | 192 | 16.3% | 22 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 1206 | 206 | 17.1% | 18 | 1.5% |
| 2019/20 | 1198 | 224 | 18.7% | 16 | 1.3% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 84 | 38.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 70 | 32.4% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 23 | 10.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 14 | 6.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 4.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 6 | 2.8% |
| 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% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 8 | 76 | 84 |
| SEMH | 7 | 63 | 70 |
| SLCN | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| SpLD | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| ASD | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 210 | 235 |
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.