SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.8%
39 pupils with EHCP, 33 on SEN Support. EAL 31.1%. FSM 8.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
7.2↓ -5.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.6↑ +4.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
31.1↑ +12.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
8.3↓ -14.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 456 | 33 | 7.2% | 39 | 8.6% |
| 2023/24 | 429 | 33 | 7.7% | 37 | 8.6% |
| 2022/23 | 432 | 40 | 9.3% | 38 | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 435 | 35 | 8.0% | 41 | 9.4% |
| 2020/21 | 436 | 35 | 8.0% | 38 | 8.7% |
| 2019/20 | 443 | 40 | 9.0% | 36 | 8.1% |
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 | 33 | 47.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 14 | 20.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 15.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 4.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 2.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 2.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 2.9% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 24 | 9 | 33 |
| SEMH | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| ASD | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 33 | 72 |
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.