SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.4%
12 pupils with EHCP, 70 on SEN Support. EAL 36.5%. FSM 27.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.9↑ +2.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.5↓ -1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
36.5↑ +17.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.2↑ +4.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 471 | 70 | 14.9% | 12 | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 457 | 62 | 13.6% | 12 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 467 | 51 | 10.9% | 15 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 445 | 31 | 7.0% | 18 | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 442 | 38 | 8.6% | 16 | 3.6% |
| 2019/20 | 459 | 43 | 9.4% | 13 | 2.8% |
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 | 22 | 28.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 26.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 16 | 20.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 13.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 9.1% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.3% |
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 | 2 | 20 | 22 |
| SEMH | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| ASD | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| MLD | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SpLD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 70 | 82 |
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.