SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.4%
11 pupils with EHCP, 56 on SEN Support. EAL 20.2%. FSM 18.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.2↑ +3.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.2↓ -1.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
20.2↑ +1.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
18.8↓ -4.2pp
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 | 56 | 16.2% | 11 | 3.2% |
| 2023/24 | 350 | 60 | 17.1% | 12 | 3.4% |
| 2022/23 | 354 | 53 | 15.0% | 14 | 4.0% |
| 2021/22 | 353 | 49 | 13.9% | 9 | 2.5% |
| 2020/21 | 360 | 47 | 13.1% | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2019/20 | 359 | 42 | 11.7% | 7 | 1.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 23 | 34.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 17 | 25.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 17.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 14.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 6.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| ASD | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| SEMH | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| SLCN | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 56 | 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.