SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.4%
10 pupils with EHCP, 57 on SEN Support. EAL 0.9%. FSM 17.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.9↓ -18.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
17.3↓ -5.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 346 | 57 | 16.5% | 10 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 393 | 57 | 14.5% | 19 | 4.8% |
| 2022/23 | 424 | 71 | 16.7% | 15 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 442 | 71 | 16.1% | 19 | 4.3% |
| 2020/21 | 448 | 50 | 11.2% | 20 | 4.5% |
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 | 34.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 15 | 22.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 8 | 11.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 10.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 9.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 9.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.5% |
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 | 1 | 22 | 23 |
| ASD | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| MLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| SpLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| SEMH | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| HI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 57 | 67 |
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.