SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.3%
22 pupils with EHCP, 70 on SEN Support. EAL 6.4%. FSM 38.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.5↑ +2.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.9↑ +0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.4↓ -12.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
38.6↑ +15.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 453 | 70 | 15.5% | 22 | 4.9% |
| 2023/24 | 460 | 78 | 17.0% | 18 | 3.9% |
| 2022/23 | 456 | 94 | 20.6% | 21 | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 468 | 91 | 19.4% | 21 | 4.5% |
| 2020/21 | 446 | 46 | 10.3% | 17 | 3.8% |
| 2019/20 | 462 | 29 | 6.3% | 21 | 4.5% |
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 | 28 | 30.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 24 | 26.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 21 | 23.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 14 | 15.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 4.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| SLCN | 3 | 21 | 24 |
| ASD | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| SEMH | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| PD | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 22 | 70 | 92 |
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.