SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.0%
15 pupils with EHCP, 57 on SEN Support. EAL 8.7%. FSM 24.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.0↓ -1.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
8.7↓ -10.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
24.6↑ +1.6pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 516 | 57 | 11.0% | 15 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 511 | 61 | 11.9% | 14 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 513 | 57 | 11.1% | 12 | 2.3% |
| 2021/22 | 507 | 48 | 9.5% | 8 | 1.6% |
| 2020/21 | 515 | 42 | 8.2% | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2019/20 | 513 | 25 | 4.9% | 7 | 1.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 28 | 39.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 13 | 18.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 13 | 18.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 14.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 5 | 7.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| SpLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| SLCN | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| SEMH | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| MLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 57 | 72 |
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.