SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.9%
6 pupils with EHCP, 29 on SEN Support. EAL 6.8%. FSM 23.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.0↑ +1.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
6.8↓ -12.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.2↑ +0.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 207 | 29 | 14.0% | 6 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 203 | 30 | 14.8% | 4 | 2.0% |
| 2022/23 | 231 | 26 | 11.3% | 8 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 255 | 28 | 11.0% | 6 | 2.4% |
| 2020/21 | 249 | 25 | 10.0% | 7 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 251 | 27 | 10.8% | 7 | 2.8% |
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 | 15 | 44.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 26.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 8.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 3 | 8.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 5.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 5.9% |
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 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| SEMH | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 29 | 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.