SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.8%
15 pupils with EHCP, 83 on SEN Support. EAL 1.6%. FSM 19.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.3↑ +6.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.5↓ -0.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.6↓ -17.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.1↓ -3.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 430 | 83 | 19.3% | 15 | 3.5% |
| 2023/24 | 428 | 80 | 18.7% | 10 | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 424 | 82 | 19.3% | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2021/22 | 439 | 74 | 16.9% | 13 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 442 | 66 | 14.9% | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2019/20 | 439 | 64 | 14.6% | 10 | 2.3% |
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 | 48 | 49.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 20.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 13 | 13.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 6.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 5 | 5.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 3 | 3.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 3.1% |
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 | 5 | 43 | 48 |
| SEMH | 2 | 18 | 20 |
| ASD | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| SpLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| PD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| MLD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 83 | 98 |
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.