SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
35.7%
20 pupils with EHCP, 61 on SEN Support. EAL 0.9%. FSM 33.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
26.9↑ +14.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.8↑ +4.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.9↓ -18.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
33.0↑ +10pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 227 | 61 | 26.9% | 20 | 8.8% |
| 2023/24 | 246 | 59 | 24.0% | 27 | 11.0% |
| 2022/23 | 263 | 57 | 21.7% | 31 | 11.8% |
| 2021/22 | 240 | 53 | 22.1% | 29 | 12.1% |
| 2020/21 | 209 | 72 | 34.4% | 18 | 8.6% |
| 2019/20 | 184 | 79 | 42.9% | 10 | 5.4% |
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 | 23 | 28.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 25.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 14 | 17.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 15.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 7.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 3.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| SEMH | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| MLD | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| ASD | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| SpLD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 61 | 81 |
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.