SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
33.7%
27 pupils with EHCP, 124 on SEN Support. EAL 6.0%. FSM 43.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
27.7↑ +15.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.0↑ +1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.0↓ -13pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.1↑ +20.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 448 | 124 | 27.7% | 27 | 6.0% |
| 2023/24 | 421 | 148 | 35.2% | 22 | 5.2% |
| 2022/23 | 426 | 101 | 23.7% | 26 | 6.1% |
| 2021/22 | 439 | 94 | 21.4% | 25 | 5.7% |
| 2020/21 | 432 | 89 | 20.6% | 17 | 3.9% |
| 2019/20 | 441 | 82 | 18.6% | 20 | 4.5% |
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 | 76 | 50.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 49 | 32.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 11 | 7.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 4.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 4 | 2.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 13 | 63 | 76 |
| SpLD | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| SEMH | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| ASD | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| MLD | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 124 | 151 |
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.