SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
8.6%
17 pupils with EHCP, 22 on SEN Support. EAL 16.5%. FSM 4.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
4.8↓ -7.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.7↓ -0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
16.5↓ -2.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
4.8↓ -18.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 455 | 22 | 4.8% | 17 | 3.7% |
| 2023/24 | 464 | 28 | 6.0% | 13 | 2.8% |
| 2022/23 | 462 | 29 | 6.3% | 12 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 463 | 39 | 8.4% | 12 | 2.6% |
| 2020/21 | 451 | 48 | 10.6% | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2019/20 | 469 | 59 | 12.6% | 7 | 1.5% |
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 | 21 | 53.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 12.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 5 | 12.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 5 | 12.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 5.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 2.6% |
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 | 13 | 21 |
| SpLD | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| SEMH | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| ASD | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| MLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 22 | 39 |
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.