SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.8%
3 pupils with EHCP, 55 on SEN Support. EAL 14.3%. FSM 9.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.1↓ -0.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
0.7↓ -3.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
14.3↓ -4.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
9.7↓ -13.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 454 | 55 | 12.1% | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 458 | 58 | 12.7% | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2022/23 | 448 | 56 | 12.5% | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 423 | 38 | 9.0% | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2020/21 | 450 | 46 | 10.2% | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2019/20 | 459 | 41 | 8.9% | 5 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 19 | 33.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 17 | 30.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 17.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 10.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 3.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 1 | 18 | 19 |
| SLCN | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| ASD | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SEMH | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| HI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 55 | 58 |
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.