SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
30.7%
29 pupils with EHCP, 105 on SEN Support. EAL 51.9%. FSM 54.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
24.0↑ +11.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.6↑ +2.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
51.9↑ +32.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
54.2↑ +31.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 437 | 105 | 24.0% | 29 | 6.6% |
| 2023/24 | 471 | 113 | 24.0% | 25 | 5.3% |
| 2022/23 | 455 | 122 | 26.8% | 24 | 5.3% |
| 2021/22 | 475 | 137 | 28.8% | 27 | 5.7% |
| 2020/21 | 473 | 96 | 20.3% | 23 | 4.9% |
| 2019/20 | 476 | 85 | 17.9% | 20 | 4.2% |
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 | 54 | 47.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 26 | 23.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 20 | 17.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 8.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 0.9% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.9% |
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 | 9 | 45 | 54 |
| SEMH | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| ASD | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| MLD | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 105 | 134 |
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.