SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.7%
25 pupils with EHCP, 62 on SEN Support. EAL 9.3%. FSM 27.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.0↑ +1.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.7↑ +1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
9.3↓ -9.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.8↑ +4.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 442 | 62 | 14.0% | 25 | 5.7% |
| 2023/24 | 493 | 68 | 13.8% | 26 | 5.3% |
| 2022/23 | 556 | 86 | 15.5% | 28 | 5.0% |
| 2021/22 | 596 | 99 | 16.6% | 22 | 3.7% |
| 2020/21 | 614 | 87 | 14.2% | 16 | 2.6% |
| 2019/20 | 654 | 90 | 13.8% | 12 | 1.8% |
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 | 43 | 49.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 21 | 24.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 14 | 16.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 6.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 3.4% |
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 | 8 | 35 | 43 |
| SEMH | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| ASD | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| SpLD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 62 | 87 |
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.