SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.6%
24 pupils with EHCP, 14 on SEN Support. EAL 66.2%. FSM 20.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
6.5↓ -6.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
11.1↑ +6.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
66.2↑ +47.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
20.4↓ -2.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 216 | 14 | 6.5% | 24 | 11.1% |
| 2023/24 | 218 | 21 | 9.6% | 23 | 10.6% |
| 2022/23 | 222 | 25 | 11.3% | 23 | 10.4% |
| 2021/22 | 223 | 30 | 13.5% | 20 | 9.0% |
| 2020/21 | 238 | 29 | 12.2% | 15 | 6.3% |
| 2019/20 | 229 | 26 | 11.4% | 11 | 4.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 22 | 64.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 17.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 2 | 5.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 2.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 2.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 2.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| SEMH | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| SLCN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 14 | 38 |
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.