SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.6%
8 pupils with EHCP, 93 on SEN Support. EAL 4.3%. FSM 21.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.8↑ +8.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.8↓ -2.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
4.3↓ -14.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
21.7↓ -1.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 447 | 93 | 20.8% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2023/24 | 446 | 100 | 22.4% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2022/23 | 457 | 103 | 22.5% | 4 | 0.9% |
| 2021/22 | 461 | 53 | 11.5% | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2020/21 | 466 | 64 | 13.7% | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2019/20 | 477 | 67 | 14.0% | 4 | 0.8% |
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 | 38 | 50.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 24 | 32.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 8.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 5 | 6.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.7% |
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 | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| SEMH | 2 | 22 | 24 |
| MLD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| ASD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 93 | 101 |
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.