SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.1%
31 pupils with EHCP, 67 on SEN Support. EAL 14.8%. FSM 7.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.1↑ +0.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.1↑ +1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
14.8↓ -4.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
7.4↓ -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 | 512 | 67 | 13.1% | 31 | 6.1% |
| 2023/24 | 506 | 64 | 12.6% | 28 | 5.5% |
| 2022/23 | 496 | 55 | 11.1% | 26 | 5.2% |
| 2021/22 | 501 | 62 | 12.4% | 24 | 4.8% |
| 2020/21 | 519 | 45 | 8.7% | 26 | 5.0% |
| 2019/20 | 518 | 45 | 8.7% | 26 | 5.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 28 | 32.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 17 | 19.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 16 | 18.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 10.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 8 | 9.2% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 4 | 4.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 3.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 7 | 21 | 28 |
| SEMH | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| SLCN | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| ASD | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| SLD | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| PMLD | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 67 | 98 |
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.