SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.6%
4 pupils with EHCP, 44 on SEN Support. EAL 99.0%. FSM 30.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.7↑ +9.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.0↓ -2.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
99.0↑ +80pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.5↑ +7.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 203 | 44 | 21.7% | 4 | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 252 | 35 | 13.9% | 6 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 232 | 29 | 12.5% | 7 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 260 | 27 | 10.4% | 6 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 309 | 47 | 15.2% | 7 | 2.3% |
| 2019/20 | 336 | 42 | 12.5% | 4 | 1.2% |
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 | 41 | 85.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 3 | 6.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 4.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 2.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 2.1% |
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 | 4 | 37 | 41 |
| SEMH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 44 | 48 |
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.