SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
11.6%
25 pupils with EHCP, 59 on SEN Support. EAL 52.9%. FSM 52.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.2↓ -4.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.5↓ -0.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
52.9↑ +33.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
52.6↑ +29.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 722 | 59 | 8.2% | 25 | 3.5% |
| 2023/24 | 530 | 36 | 6.8% | 16 | 3.0% |
| 2022/23 | 350 | 61 | 17.4% | 8 | 2.3% |
| 2021/22 | 176 | 42 | 23.9% | 5 | 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 | 35 | 42.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 17 | 20.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 12.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 9.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 8 | 9.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 2.4% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.2% |
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 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
| SEMH | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| ASD | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| MLD | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 59 | 84 |
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.