SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.8%
14 pupils with EHCP, 55 on SEN Support. EAL 30.9%. FSM 14.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.4↑ +0.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4↓ -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
30.9↑ +11.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
14.4↓ -8.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 411 | 55 | 13.4% | 14 | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 411 | 51 | 12.4% | 11 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 416 | 32 | 7.7% | 9 | 2.2% |
| 2021/22 | 414 | 32 | 7.7% | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 413 | 25 | 6.1% | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 415 | 28 | 6.7% | 4 | 1.0% |
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' | 28 | 40.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 20 | 29.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 14 | 20.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 7.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 1.4% |
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 | 25 | 28 |
| SLCN | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| MLD | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| SpLD | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 55 | 69 |
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.