SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.9%
17 pupils with EHCP, 101 on SEN Support. EAL 31.9%. FSM 22.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
22.2↑ +9.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.7↓ -0.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
31.9↑ +12.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
22.9↓ -0.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 455 | 101 | 22.2% | 17 | 3.7% |
| 2023/24 | 455 | 118 | 25.9% | 11 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 416 | 67 | 16.1% | 11 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 372 | 35 | 9.4% | 14 | 3.8% |
| 2020/21 | 356 | 42 | 11.8% | 12 | 3.4% |
| 2019/20 | 361 | 40 | 11.1% | 13 | 3.6% |
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 | 49 | 41.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 44 | 37.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 16 | 13.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 5.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 1 | 48 | 49 |
| SLCN | 10 | 34 | 44 |
| SEMH | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| ASD | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 101 | 118 |
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.