SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.3%
45 pupils with EHCP, 84 on SEN Support. EAL 34.5%. FSM 24.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.2↑ +0.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.1↑ +2.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
34.5↑ +15.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.1↑ +1.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 635 | 84 | 13.2% | 45 | 7.1% |
| 2023/24 | 641 | 90 | 14.0% | 36 | 5.6% |
| 2022/23 | 658 | 74 | 11.2% | 36 | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 658 | 65 | 9.9% | 35 | 5.3% |
| 2020/21 | 660 | 63 | 9.5% | 38 | 5.8% |
| 2019/20 | 670 | 73 | 10.9% | 39 | 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 | 32 | 24.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 31 | 24.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 23 | 17.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 19 | 14.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 14 | 10.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 7 | 5.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.3% |
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 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| ASD | 26 | 5 | 31 |
| SEMH | 2 | 21 | 23 |
| MLD | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| SpLD | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 45 | 84 | 129 |
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.