SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.8%
15 pupils with EHCP, 97 on SEN Support. EAL 16.8%. FSM 23.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.5↑ +8.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.3↓ -1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
16.8↓ -2.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
23.2↑ +0.2pp
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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 | 452 | 97 | 21.5% | 15 | 3.3% |
| 2023/24 | 446 | 84 | 18.8% | 14 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 461 | 76 | 16.5% | 24 | 5.2% |
| 2021/22 | 460 | 86 | 18.7% | 19 | 4.1% |
| 2020/21 | 458 | 76 | 16.6% | 14 | 3.1% |
| 2019/20 | 461 | 82 | 17.8% | 16 | 3.5% |
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 | 67 | 59.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 14 | 12.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 13 | 11.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 8.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 4.5% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 2 | 1.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 | 5 | 62 | 67 |
| ASD | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| MLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| SEMH | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PMLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 97 | 112 |
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.