SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
36.5%
59 pupils with EHCP, 131 on SEN Support. EAL 3.1%. FSM 25.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
25.1↑ +12.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
11.3↑ +7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
3.1↓ -15.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
25.3↑ +2.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 521 | 131 | 25.1% | 59 | 11.3% |
| 2023/24 | 525 | 137 | 26.1% | 54 | 10.3% |
| 2022/23 | 514 | 132 | 25.7% | 53 | 10.3% |
| 2021/22 | 516 | 64 | 12.4% | 47 | 9.1% |
| 2020/21 | 513 | 61 | 11.9% | 38 | 7.4% |
| 2019/20 | 516 | 55 | 10.7% | 31 | 6.0% |
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 | 81 | 44.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 39 | 21.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 32 | 17.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 5.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 6 | 3.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 4 | 2.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 1.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 1.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.1% |
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 | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| SEMH | 3 | 36 | 39 |
| SpLD | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| ASD | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| MSI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| MLD | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PD | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 59 | 131 | 190 |
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.