SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
27.1%
54 pupils with EHCP, 35 on SEN Support. EAL 5.5%. FSM 34.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.6↓ -2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
16.4↑ +12.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
5.5↓ -13.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
34.7↑ +11.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 329 | 35 | 10.6% | 54 | 16.4% |
| 2023/24 | 343 | 37 | 10.8% | 58 | 16.9% |
| 2022/23 | 344 | 38 | 11.0% | 57 | 16.6% |
| 2021/22 | 341 | 39 | 11.4% | 56 | 16.4% |
| 2020/21 | 329 | 38 | 11.6% | 49 | 14.9% |
| 2019/20 | 320 | 25 | 7.8% | 51 | 15.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 61 | 68.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 13.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 7 | 7.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 4.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 3 | 3.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 53 | 8 | 61 |
| SEMH | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SLCN | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| SpLD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| MLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 54 | 35 | 89 |
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.