SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.0%
24 pupils with EHCP, 142 on SEN Support. EAL 10.9%. FSM 18.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.8↑ +6.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2↓ -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
10.9↓ -8.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
18.2↓ -4.8pp
Free School Meals
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 54 | 32.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 52 | 31.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 26 | 15.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 14 | 8.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 14 | 8.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 1.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 1.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 3 | 51 | 54 |
| SLCN | 5 | 47 | 52 |
| ASD | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| MLD | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| SEMH | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| PD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 142 | 166 |
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.