SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
35.7%
7 pupils with EHCP, 28 on SEN Support. EAL 2.0%. FSM 20.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
28.6↑ +16pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.1↑ +2.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.0↓ -17pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
20.4↓ -2.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 98 | 28 | 28.6% | 7 | 7.1% |
| 2023/24 | 96 | 16 | 16.7% | 8 | 8.3% |
| 2022/23 | 99 | 11 | 11.1% | 6 | 6.1% |
| 2021/22 | 104 | 11 | 10.6% | 9 | 8.7% |
| 2020/21 | 103 | 13 | 12.6% | 7 | 6.8% |
| 2019/20 | 107 | 15 | 14.0% | 7 | 6.5% |
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 | 35.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 19.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 12.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 9.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 3.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 3.2% |
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 | 7 | 11 |
| SEMH | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 28 | 35 |
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.