SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.2%
11 pupils with EHCP, 53 on SEN Support. EAL 4.5%. FSM 19.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.4↑ +5.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.8↓ -0.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.5↓ -14.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.8↓ -3.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 288 | 53 | 18.4% | 11 | 3.8% |
| 2023/24 | 294 | 66 | 22.4% | 7 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 306 | 62 | 20.3% | 8 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 321 | 57 | 17.8% | 10 | 3.1% |
| 2020/21 | 331 | 71 | 21.5% | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2019/20 | 344 | 56 | 16.3% | 4 | 1.2% |
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 | 23 | 36.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 19.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 11 | 17.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 17.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 4.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 3.2% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.6% |
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 | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| MLD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SEMH | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| ASD | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 53 | 64 |
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.