SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
9.9%
10 pupils with EHCP, 61 on SEN Support. EAL 46.3%. FSM 47.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.5↓ -4.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.4↓ -2.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
46.3↑ +27.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
47.4↑ +24.4pp
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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 | 715 | 61 | 8.5% | 10 | 1.4% |
| 2023/24 | 705 | 62 | 8.8% | 9 | 1.3% |
| 2022/23 | 710 | 62 | 8.7% | 6 | 0.8% |
| 2021/22 | 705 | 48 | 6.8% | 6 | 0.9% |
| 2020/21 | 713 | 46 | 6.5% | 6 | 0.8% |
| 2019/20 | 705 | 36 | 5.1% | 7 | 1.0% |
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 | 25 | 35.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 32.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 15 | 21.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 4.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.4% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 1.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 1.4% |
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 | 7 | 18 | 25 |
| MLD | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| SEMH | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 61 | 71 |
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.