SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
27.8%
27 pupils with EHCP, 69 on SEN Support. EAL 1.4%. FSM 27.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.0↑ +7.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.8↑ +3.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.4↓ -17.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.5↑ +4.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 345 | 69 | 20.0% | 27 | 7.8% |
| 2023/24 | 331 | 66 | 19.9% | 18 | 5.4% |
| 2022/23 | 346 | 70 | 20.2% | 11 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 344 | 52 | 15.1% | 5 | 1.5% |
| 2020/21 | 367 | 52 | 14.2% | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2019/20 | 387 | 40 | 10.3% | 4 | 1.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 26 | 27.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 20 | 21.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 16.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 13 | 13.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 12.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 3 | 3.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.1% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| SLCN | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| MLD | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| SpLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| SEMH | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| SLD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 69 | 96 |
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.