SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.7%
21 pupils with EHCP, 79 on SEN Support. EAL 59.5%. FSM 28.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.7↑ +6.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.0↑ +0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
59.5↑ +40.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
28.2↑ +5.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 422 | 79 | 18.7% | 21 | 5.0% |
| 2023/24 | 436 | 64 | 14.7% | 14 | 3.2% |
| 2022/23 | 460 | 57 | 12.4% | 8 | 1.7% |
| 2021/22 | 446 | 72 | 16.1% | 15 | 3.4% |
| 2020/21 | 432 | 74 | 17.1% | 13 | 3.0% |
| 2019/20 | 422 | 81 | 19.2% | 15 | 3.6% |
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 | 58 | 59.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 28 | 28.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 5 | 5.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 3.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 3 | 3.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 16 | 42 | 58 |
| SEMH | 3 | 25 | 28 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ASD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 79 | 100 |
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.