SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.0%
38 pupils with EHCP, 179 on SEN Support. EAL 6.6%. FSM 14.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.6↑ +3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.3↓ -1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.6↓ -12.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
14.9↓ -8.1pp
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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 | 1145 | 179 | 15.6% | 38 | 3.3% |
| 2023/24 | 1149 | 152 | 13.2% | 40 | 3.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1130 | 123 | 10.9% | 37 | 3.3% |
| 2021/22 | 1060 | 99 | 9.3% | 34 | 3.2% |
| 2020/21 | 982 | 84 | 8.6% | 31 | 3.2% |
| 2019/20 | 919 | 58 | 6.3% | 32 | 3.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 61 | 28.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 60 | 27.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 44 | 20.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 14.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 11 | 5.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 1.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 3 | 58 | 61 |
| SEMH | 9 | 51 | 60 |
| ASD | 15 | 29 | 44 |
| SLCN | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| MLD | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| PD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 179 | 217 |
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.