SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
11.0%
9 pupils with EHCP, 38 on SEN Support. EAL 1.6%. FSM 10.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.9↓ -3.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.1↓ -2.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.6↓ -17.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
10.0↓ -13pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 428 | 38 | 8.9% | 9 | 2.1% |
| 2023/24 | 446 | 46 | 10.3% | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2022/23 | 456 | 57 | 12.5% | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 475 | 57 | 12.0% | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 468 | 29 | 6.2% | 3 | 0.6% |
| 2019/20 | 474 | 41 | 8.6% | 3 | 0.6% |
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 | 25 | 54.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 10 | 21.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 13.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 3 | 6.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 2.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 2.2% |
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 | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| SpLD | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SEMH | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| MLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 38 | 47 |
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.