SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
33.9%
40 pupils with EHCP, 65 on SEN Support. EAL 35.8%. FSM 42.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.0↑ +8.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
12.9↑ +8.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
35.8↑ +16.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
42.9↑ +19.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 310 | 65 | 21.0% | 40 | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 301 | 41 | 13.6% | 29 | 9.6% |
| 2022/23 | 273 | 41 | 15.0% | 24 | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 278 | 48 | 17.3% | 23 | 8.3% |
| 2020/21 | 268 | 41 | 15.3% | 18 | 6.7% |
| 2019/20 | 309 | 62 | 20.1% | 18 | 5.8% |
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 | 57 | 57.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 25 | 25.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 9.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 6.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 3.0% |
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 | 41 | 57 |
| SEMH | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| ASD | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| MLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 40 | 65 | 105 |
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.