SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.5%
20 pupils with EHCP, 96 on SEN Support. EAL 2.3%. FSM 30.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.5↑ +1.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.0↓ -1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.3↓ -16.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.9↑ +7.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 661 | 96 | 14.5% | 20 | 3.0% |
| 2023/24 | 632 | 94 | 14.9% | 17 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 583 | 88 | 15.1% | 15 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 576 | 70 | 12.2% | 12 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 571 | 68 | 11.9% | 13 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 563 | 62 | 11.0% | 15 | 2.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 30 | 26.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 22 | 19.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 20 | 17.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 20 | 17.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 6.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 6 | 5.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| SLCN | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| SpLD | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| ASD | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| MLD | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| HI | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 96 | 116 |
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.