SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
35.2%
10 pupils with EHCP, 82 on SEN Support. EAL 55.6%. FSM 59.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
31.4↑ +18.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.8↓ -0.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
55.6↑ +36.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
59.0↑ +36pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 261 | 82 | 31.4% | 10 | 3.8% |
| 2023/24 | 258 | 73 | 28.3% | 6 | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 296 | 73 | 24.7% | 7 | 2.4% |
| 2021/22 | 322 | 68 | 21.1% | 6 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 326 | 59 | 18.1% | 8 | 2.5% |
| 2019/20 | 344 | 69 | 20.1% | 7 | 2.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 37 | 40.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 26 | 28.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 11 | 12.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 9.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 4.3% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 2 | 2.2% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 1.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 33 | 37 |
| SEMH | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| MLD | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| ASD | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| SpLD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 82 | 92 |
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.