SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.9%
3 pupils with EHCP, 25 on SEN Support. EAL 0.0%. FSM 23.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.5↑ +6.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.3↓ -2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.0↓ -19pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.4↑ +0.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 128 | 25 | 19.5% | 3 | 2.3% |
| 2023/24 | 119 | 23 | 19.3% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022/23 | 128 | 29 | 22.7% | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 23 | 19.2% | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 109 | 20 | 18.3% | 1 | 0.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 5 | 20.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 5 | 20.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 4 | 16.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 12.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 2 | 8.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 8.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 4.0% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 4.0% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 4.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 4.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SEMH | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SLCN | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ASD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 25 | 28 |
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.