SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
100.0%
153 pupils with EHCP, 4 on SEN Support. EAL 61.1%. FSM 53.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
2.5↓ -10.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
97.5↑ +93.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
61.1↑ +42.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
53.5↑ +30.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 157 | 4 | 2.5% | 153 | 97.5% |
| 2023/24 | 150 | 0 | 0.0% | 150 | 100.0% |
| 2022/23 | 136 | 0 | 0.0% | 136 | 100.0% |
| 2021/22 | 132 | 0 | 0.0% | 132 | 100.0% |
| 2020/21 | 127 | 0 | 0.0% | 127 | 100.0% |
| 2019/20 | 117 | 0 | 0.0% | 117 | 100.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 43 | 27.4% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 43 | 27.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 31 | 19.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 14 | 8.9% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 11 | 7.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 9 | 5.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 3 | 1.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 0.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| SLD | 42 | 1 | 43 |
| PD | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| SLCN | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| PMLD | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| SpLD | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| SEMH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 153 | 4 | 157 |
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.