SEN Count
Calculated
Number of pupils with special educational needs
Understanding SEN Count
The SEN Count shows the absolute number of students with Special Educational Needs at the school. This includes students with SEN Support and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
What This Tells You
The raw count indicates the scale of SEN provision required: - How many students need additional support - The absolute size of the SEND department’s caseload - Resource requirements in absolute terms
Percentage vs Count
For school comparisons, SEN percentage is typically more meaningful as it accounts for school size. However, the raw count matters for: - Understanding staffing requirements - Resource allocation - Specialist provision planning
Types of SEN
This count typically includes: - SEN Support: Students receiving additional in-class support - EHCP holders: Students with formal plans requiring specific provision
Schools with higher SEN counts need more SENCOs, teaching assistants, and specialist resources to meet their students’ needs effectively.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- sen_count
- Data Source
- Calculated
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.
Distribution by School Phase
Statistical distribution of values across schools.
Related Fields
Fields that correlate with SEN Count. Click to explore.