SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
12.0%
22 pupils with EHCP, 23 on SEN Support. EAL 39.6%. FSM 60.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
6.1↓ -6.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.9↑ +1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
39.6↑ +20.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
60.4↑ +37.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 374 | 23 | 6.1% | 22 | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 401 | 20 | 5.0% | 15 | 3.7% |
| 2022/23 | 392 | 32 | 8.2% | 10 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 379 | 26 | 6.9% | 7 | 1.8% |
| 2020/21 | 354 | 37 | 10.5% | 10 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 393 | 79 | 20.1% | 8 | 2.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 23.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 23.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 9 | 20.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 11.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 3 | 7.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 4.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 4.7% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 2.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| SLCN | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Other | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| SpLD | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| ASD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 23 | 45 |
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.