SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.3%
33 pupils with EHCP, 191 on SEN Support. EAL 42.7%. FSM 60.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.2↑ +5.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.1↓ -1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
42.7↑ +23.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
60.8↑ +37.8pp
Free School Meals
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 | 65 | 29.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 62 | 28.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 52 | 23.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 14 | 6.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 5.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 3.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.4% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 0.5% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.5% |
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 | 13 | 52 | 65 |
| MLD | 5 | 57 | 62 |
| SEMH | 5 | 47 | 52 |
| Other | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| ASD | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| VI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 191 | 224 |
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.