SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.4%
0 pupils with EHCP, 58 on SEN Support. EAL 71.4%. FSM 59.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.4↑ +1.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
0.0↓ -4.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
71.4↑ +52.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
59.5↑ +36.5pp
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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 | 402 | 58 | 14.4% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023/24 | 421 | 62 | 14.7% | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2022/23 | 453 | 50 | 11.0% | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2021/22 | 483 | 50 | 10.4% | 5 | 1.0% |
| 2020/21 | 511 | 55 | 10.8% | 6 | 1.2% |
| 2019/20 | 561 | 45 | 8.0% | 7 | 1.2% |
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 | 43 | 74.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 5 | 8.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 2 | 3.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 3.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 2 | 3.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 3.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.7% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 1.7% |
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 | 0 | 43 | 43 |
| MLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SEMH | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| ASD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 58 | 58 |
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.