SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.1%
45 pupils with EHCP, 125 on SEN Support. EAL 14.8%. FSM 24.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.8↓ -0.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.3
EHCP
Nat: 19%
14.8↓ -4.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.0↑ +1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1058 | 125 | 11.8% | 45 | 4.3% |
| 2023/24 | 985 | 127 | 12.9% | 33 | 3.4% |
| 2022/23 | 898 | 103 | 11.5% | 26 | 2.9% |
| 2021/22 | 822 | 121 | 14.7% | 30 | 3.6% |
| 2020/21 | 776 | 168 | 21.6% | 20 | 2.6% |
| 2019/20 | 713 | 194 | 27.2% | 23 | 3.2% |
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 | 91 | 53.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 34 | 20.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 33 | 19.4% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 10 | 5.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 0.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 31 | 60 | 91 |
| SEMH | 5 | 29 | 34 |
| SpLD | 6 | 27 | 33 |
| MSI | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 125 | 170 |
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.