SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.8%
8 pupils with EHCP, 72 on SEN Support. EAL 4.6%. FSM 36.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.6↑ +7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.2↓ -2.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.6↓ -14.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
36.8↑ +13.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 367 | 72 | 19.6% | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2023/24 | 367 | 67 | 18.3% | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 363 | 65 | 17.9% | 10 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 378 | 58 | 15.3% | 5 | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 409 | 59 | 14.4% | 20 | 4.9% |
| 2019/20 | 414 | 50 | 12.1% | 17 | 4.1% |
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 | 39 | 48.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 16 | 20.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 8 | 10.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 7 | 8.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 3.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 2 | 2.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.3% |
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 | 7 | 32 | 39 |
| SpLD | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| MLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| SEMH | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| ASD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 72 | 80 |
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.