SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.2%
26 pupils with EHCP, 72 on SEN Support. EAL 41.0%. FSM 44.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.3↑ +3.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.9↑ +1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
41.0↑ +22pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
44.7↑ +21.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 441 | 72 | 16.3% | 26 | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 433 | 71 | 16.4% | 17 | 3.9% |
| 2022/23 | 412 | 58 | 14.1% | 10 | 2.4% |
| 2021/22 | 423 | 38 | 9.0% | 14 | 3.3% |
| 2020/21 | 420 | 55 | 13.1% | 16 | 3.8% |
| 2019/20 | 404 | 60 | 14.9% | 17 | 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 | 46 | 46.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 19 | 19.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 16 | 16.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 10.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 2.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 2.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 | 6 | 40 | 46 |
| ASD | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| SEMH | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| MLD | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 72 | 98 |
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.