SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
26.5%
7 pupils with EHCP, 56 on SEN Support. EAL 35.3%. FSM 50.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
23.5↑ +10.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
35.3↑ +16.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
50.8↑ +27.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 238 | 56 | 23.5% | 7 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 234 | 55 | 23.5% | 4 | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 53 | 22.3% | 7 | 2.9% |
| 2021/22 | 237 | 28 | 11.8% | 6 | 2.5% |
| 2020/21 | 237 | 30 | 12.7% | 8 | 3.4% |
| 2019/20 | 240 | 31 | 12.9% | 6 | 2.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 31.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 20 | 31.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 13 | 20.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 9.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 3.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| SEMH | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| SLCN | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| ASD | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| SpLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 56 | 63 |
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.