SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.4%
29 pupils with EHCP, 44 on SEN Support. EAL 38.4%. FSM 31.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
9.9↓ -2.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.5↑ +2.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
38.4↑ +19.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
31.5↑ +8.5pp
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5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 445 | 44 | 9.9% | 29 | 6.5% |
| 2023/24 | 426 | 33 | 7.7% | 26 | 6.1% |
| 2022/23 | 426 | 53 | 12.4% | 18 | 4.2% |
| 2021/22 | 426 | 35 | 8.2% | 21 | 4.9% |
| 2020/21 | 429 | 40 | 9.3% | 18 | 4.2% |
| 2019/20 | 436 | 35 | 8.0% | 15 | 3.4% |
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 | 25 | 34.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 13 | 17.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 16.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 16.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 5.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 2.7% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.4% |
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 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| MLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| SEMH | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| ASD | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| SpLD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 44 | 73 |
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.