SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.5%
31 pupils with EHCP, 69 on SEN Support. EAL 68.3%. FSM 50.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.0↓ -2.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.5↑ +0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
68.3↑ +49.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
50.0↑ +27pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 688 | 69 | 10.0% | 31 | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 681 | 69 | 10.1% | 29 | 4.3% |
| 2022/23 | 758 | 79 | 10.4% | 22 | 2.9% |
| 2021/22 | 790 | 92 | 11.6% | 29 | 3.7% |
| 2020/21 | 765 | 79 | 10.3% | 27 | 3.5% |
| 2019/20 | 754 | 65 | 8.6% | 22 | 2.9% |
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 | 27 | 28.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 25 | 26.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 18 | 18.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 8.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 7.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 3 | 3.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 3.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 3.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.1% |
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 | 5 | 22 | 27 |
| SEMH | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| ASD | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| MLD | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| SLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 69 | 100 |
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.