SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
26.6%
14 pupils with EHCP, 83 on SEN Support. EAL 61.1%. FSM 56.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.7↑ +10.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.8↓ -0.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
61.1↑ +42.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
56.4↑ +33.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 365 | 83 | 22.7% | 14 | 3.8% |
| 2023/24 | 401 | 81 | 20.2% | 14 | 3.5% |
| 2022/23 | 405 | 67 | 16.5% | 15 | 3.7% |
| 2021/22 | 398 | 43 | 10.8% | 14 | 3.5% |
| 2020/21 | 416 | 53 | 12.7% | 17 | 4.1% |
| 2019/20 | 428 | 64 | 15.0% | 11 | 2.6% |
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 | 37 | 38.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 30 | 31.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 19 | 19.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 7.3% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.0% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 1.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 33 | 37 |
| SEMH | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| ASD | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| MLD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 83 | 97 |
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.