SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.3%
5 pupils with EHCP, 29 on SEN Support. EAL 1.9%. FSM 19.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.9↑ +1.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.4↓ -1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.9↓ -17.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.2↓ -3.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 208 | 29 | 13.9% | 5 | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 213 | 29 | 13.6% | 6 | 2.8% |
| 2022/23 | 215 | 25 | 11.6% | 6 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 215 | 23 | 10.7% | 4 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 214 | 17 | 7.9% | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2019/20 | 214 | 31 | 14.5% | 1 | 0.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 18 | 52.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 29.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 11.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 2.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 2.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| SLCN | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 29 | 34 |
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.