SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.6%
5 pupils with EHCP, 31 on SEN Support. EAL 19.5%. FSM 32.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.5↑ +6.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1↓ -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
19.5↑ +0.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.7↑ +9.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 159 | 31 | 19.5% | 5 | 3.1% |
| 2023/24 | 170 | 30 | 17.6% | 5 | 2.9% |
| 2022/23 | 181 | 30 | 16.6% | 5 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 185 | 33 | 17.8% | 5 | 2.7% |
| 2020/21 | 199 | 33 | 16.6% | 3 | 1.5% |
| 2019/20 | 231 | 24 | 10.4% | 4 | 1.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 34.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 11 | 31.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 28.6% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 2.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SLCN | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| SEMH | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 31 | 36 |
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.