SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.3%
23 pupils with EHCP, 190 on SEN Support. EAL 2.9%. FSM 24.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.1↑ +5.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.2↓ -2.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.9↓ -16.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.5↑ +1.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1050 | 190 | 18.1% | 23 | 2.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1073 | 199 | 18.5% | 16 | 1.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1070 | 166 | 15.5% | 13 | 1.2% |
| 2021/22 | 1066 | 167 | 15.7% | 12 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 1064 | 170 | 16.0% | 11 | 1.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1072 | 166 | 15.5% | 12 | 1.1% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 130 | 61.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 33 | 15.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 25 | 11.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 5.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 3.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 1.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 0 | 130 | 130 |
| SLCN | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| SEMH | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| ASD | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| MLD | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 190 | 213 |
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.