SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
34.8%
8 pupils with EHCP, 15 on SEN Support. EAL 16.7%. FSM 6.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.7↑ +10.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
12.1↑ +7.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
16.7↓ -2.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
6.1↓ -16.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 66 | 15 | 22.7% | 8 | 12.1% |
| 2023/24 | 62 | 11 | 17.7% | 3 | 4.8% |
| 2022/23 | 66 | 14 | 21.2% | 4 | 6.1% |
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 | 12 | 54.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 3 | 13.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 3 | 13.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 9.1% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 4.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 4.5% |
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 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| SEMH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ASD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SpLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 15 | 23 |
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.