SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.6%
6 pupils with EHCP, 95 on SEN Support. EAL 0.5%. FSM 23.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.6↑ +4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.0↓ -3.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.5↓ -18.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.2↑ +0.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 573 | 95 | 16.6% | 6 | 1.0% |
| 2023/24 | 587 | 95 | 16.2% | 8 | 1.4% |
| 2022/23 | 614 | 99 | 16.1% | 7 | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 614 | 91 | 14.8% | 10 | 1.6% |
| 2020/21 | 598 | 88 | 14.7% | 14 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 592 | 91 | 15.4% | 20 | 3.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 33 | 32.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 24 | 23.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 12 | 11.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 10.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 7.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 6.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 4.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| SEMH | 2 | 22 | 24 |
| SLCN | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| ASD | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| SpLD | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| MLD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 95 | 101 |
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.