SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
5.2%
7 pupils with EHCP, 49 on SEN Support. EAL 10.4%. FSM 6.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
4.6↓ -8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
0.7↓ -3.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
10.4↓ -8.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
6.4↓ -16.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1071 | 49 | 4.6% | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1061 | 46 | 4.3% | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1038 | 34 | 3.3% | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1024 | 94 | 9.2% | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1000 | 75 | 7.5% | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2019/20 | 955 | 62 | 6.5% | 1 | 0.1% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 39 | 69.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 16.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 2 | 3.6% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 3.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 3.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.8% |
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 | 7 | 32 | 39 |
| SEMH | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| SLCN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 49 | 56 |
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.