SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
32.1%
43 pupils with EHCP, 104 on SEN Support. EAL 12.9%. FSM 30.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.7↑ +10.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
9.4↑ +5.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
12.9↓ -6.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.8↑ +7.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 458 | 104 | 22.7% | 43 | 9.4% |
| 2023/24 | 459 | 102 | 22.2% | 45 | 9.8% |
| 2022/23 | 412 | 102 | 24.8% | 37 | 9.0% |
| 2021/22 | 371 | 65 | 17.5% | 40 | 10.8% |
| 2020/21 | 282 | 96 | 34.0% | 43 | 15.2% |
| 2019/20 | 344 | 121 | 35.2% | 31 | 9.0% |
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 | 46 | 31.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 41 | 28.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 22 | 15.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 16 | 11.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 8.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 2.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 2.8% |
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 | 12 | 34 | 46 |
| SEMH | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| ASD | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| SpLD | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| MLD | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| HI | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 43 | 104 | 147 |
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.