SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
71.6%
51 pupils with EHCP, 7 on SEN Support. EAL 1.2%. FSM 65.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.6↓ -4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
63.0↑ +58.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.2↓ -17.8pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
65.4↑ +42.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 81 | 7 | 8.6% | 51 | 63.0% |
| 2023/24 | 97 | 11 | 11.3% | 62 | 63.9% |
| 2022/23 | 59 | 13 | 22.0% | 24 | 40.7% |
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' | 29 | 50.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 12 | 20.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 15.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 6 | 10.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.7% |
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 | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Other | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| ASD | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| SLCN | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 51 | 7 | 58 |
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.