SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.4%
12 pupils with EHCP, 50 on SEN Support. EAL 40.9%. FSM 33.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.8↑ +2.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.6↓ -0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
40.9↑ +21.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
33.2↑ +10.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 337 | 50 | 14.8% | 12 | 3.6% |
| 2023/24 | 332 | 52 | 15.7% | 12 | 3.6% |
| 2022/23 | 332 | 27 | 8.1% | 10 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 330 | 29 | 8.8% | 10 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 289 | 22 | 7.6% | 10 | 3.5% |
| 2019/20 | 250 | 20 | 8.0% | 7 | 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 | 24 | 38.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 17 | 27.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 16.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 6 | 9.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 4.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.6% |
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 | 20 | 24 |
| SpLD | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| ASD | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| SEMH | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 50 | 62 |
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.