SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.1%
6 pupils with EHCP, 64 on SEN Support. EAL 15.6%. FSM 27.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.7↑ +2.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.4↓ -2.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
15.6↓ -3.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
27.5↑ +4.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 436 | 64 | 14.7% | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2023/24 | 428 | 61 | 14.3% | 7 | 1.6% |
| 2022/23 | 424 | 50 | 11.8% | 9 | 2.1% |
| 2021/22 | 461 | 32 | 6.9% | 14 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 474 | 46 | 9.7% | 11 | 2.3% |
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' | 23 | 32.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 25.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 21.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 12.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 4 | 5.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 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 | 1 | 22 | 23 |
| SLCN | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| MLD | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| ASD | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| SpLD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 64 | 70 |
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.