SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.9%
11 pupils with EHCP, 28 on SEN Support. EAL 7.3%. FSM 20.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
9.3↓ -3.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.6↓ -0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
7.3↓ -11.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
20.5↓ -2.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 302 | 28 | 9.3% | 11 | 3.6% |
| 2023/24 | 305 | 27 | 8.9% | 6 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 311 | 36 | 11.6% | 4 | 1.3% |
| 2021/22 | 295 | 29 | 9.8% | 3 | 1.0% |
| 2020/21 | 298 | 34 | 11.4% | 4 | 1.3% |
| 2019/20 | 301 | 25 | 8.3% | 5 | 1.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 16 | 53.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 20.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 4 | 13.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 6.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 6.7% |
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 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| SEMH | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| ASD | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 28 | 39 |
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.