SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.8%
12 pupils with EHCP, 49 on SEN Support. EAL 43.1%. FSM 26.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.1↓ -1.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
43.1↑ +24.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
26.1↑ +3.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 441 | 49 | 11.1% | 12 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 422 | 55 | 13.0% | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2022/23 | 438 | 53 | 12.1% | 7 | 1.6% |
| 2021/22 | 414 | 45 | 10.9% | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2020/21 | 405 | 50 | 12.3% | 10 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 390 | 44 | 11.3% | 10 | 2.6% |
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 | 26 | 45.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 17 | 29.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 15.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 5.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.8% |
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 | 3 | 23 | 26 |
| ASD | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| SEMH | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 49 | 61 |
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.