SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
27.0%
17 pupils with EHCP, 106 on SEN Support. EAL 18.7%. FSM 59.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
23.3↑ +10.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.7↓ -0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
18.7↓ -0.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
59.8↑ +36.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 455 | 106 | 23.3% | 17 | 3.7% |
| 2023/24 | 454 | 103 | 22.7% | 14 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 450 | 119 | 26.4% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2021/22 | 446 | 115 | 25.8% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2020/21 | 431 | 94 | 21.8% | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 445 | 105 | 23.6% | 9 | 2.0% |
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 | 80 | 65.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 21 | 17.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 8.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 3.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 2 | 1.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 0.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 8 | 72 | 80 |
| MLD | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| SEMH | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| ASD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 106 | 123 |
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.