SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.5%
31 pupils with EHCP, 136 on SEN Support. EAL 21.0%. FSM 53.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.6
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
21.0↑ +2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
53.7↑ +30.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1078 | 136 | 12.6% | 31 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 1051 | 241 | 22.9% | 30 | 2.9% |
| 2022/23 | 1020 | 240 | 23.5% | 25 | 2.5% |
| 2021/22 | 934 | 229 | 24.5% | 18 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 858 | 216 | 25.2% | 16 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 773 | 160 | 20.7% | 11 | 1.4% |
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' | 53 | 31.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 44 | 26.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 29 | 17.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 20 | 12.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 7 | 4.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 3.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 2.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.6% |
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 | 9 | 44 | 53 |
| Other | 4 | 40 | 44 |
| MLD | 5 | 24 | 29 |
| SLCN | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| ASD | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| SpLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 136 | 167 |
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.