SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.2%
22 pupils with EHCP, 51 on SEN Support. EAL 9.7%. FSM 16.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.4↑ +0.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.8↑ +1.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
9.7↓ -9.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
16.0↓ -7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 381 | 51 | 13.4% | 22 | 5.8% |
| 2023/24 | 381 | 52 | 13.6% | 18 | 4.7% |
| 2022/23 | 380 | 54 | 14.2% | 20 | 5.3% |
| 2021/22 | 368 | 61 | 16.6% | 11 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 367 | 57 | 15.5% | 10 | 2.7% |
| 2019/20 | 365 | 53 | 14.5% | 9 | 2.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 31.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 20 | 27.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 13 | 18.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 11 | 15.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 4.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| ASD | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| SLCN | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| SEMH | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 51 | 73 |
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.