SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.9%
7 pupils with EHCP, 31 on SEN Support. EAL 2.2%. FSM 7.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.8↑ +1.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1↓ -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.2↓ -16.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
7.6↓ -15.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 225 | 31 | 13.8% | 7 | 3.1% |
| 2023/24 | 235 | 22 | 9.4% | 5 | 2.1% |
| 2022/23 | 241 | 24 | 10.0% | 6 | 2.5% |
| 2021/22 | 242 | 22 | 9.1% | 5 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 238 | 20 | 8.4% | 5 | 2.1% |
| 2019/20 | 246 | 24 | 9.8% | 8 | 3.3% |
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 | 11 | 34.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 18.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 18.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 18.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 2 | 6.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 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 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| SpLD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| MLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| ASD | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| SEMH | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 31 | 38 |
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.