SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
27.8%
29 pupils with EHCP, 234 on SEN Support. EAL 11.9%. FSM 59.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
24.7↑ +12.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1↓ -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
11.9↓ -7.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
59.3↑ +36.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 946 | 234 | 24.7% | 29 | 3.1% |
| 2023/24 | 974 | 229 | 23.5% | 25 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 994 | 248 | 24.9% | 23 | 2.3% |
| 2021/22 | 1051 | 253 | 24.1% | 24 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 973 | 273 | 28.1% | 19 | 2.0% |
| 2019/20 | 962 | 294 | 30.6% | 17 | 1.8% |
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 | 98 | 37.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 62 | 23.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 56 | 21.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 19 | 7.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 17 | 6.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 1.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 1.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 0.4% |
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 | 12 | 86 | 98 |
| MLD | 3 | 59 | 62 |
| SEMH | 6 | 50 | 56 |
| Other | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| PD | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| SpLD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 234 | 263 |
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.