SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.2%
16 pupils with EHCP, 75 on SEN Support. EAL 48.3%. FSM 38.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.1↑ +6.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.1↓ -0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
48.3↑ +29.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
38.7↑ +15.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 393 | 75 | 19.1% | 16 | 4.1% |
| 2023/24 | 416 | 65 | 15.6% | 13 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 386 | 39 | 10.1% | 11 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 351 | 31 | 8.8% | 8 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 366 | 28 | 7.7% | 7 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 382 | 38 | 9.9% | 11 | 2.9% |
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' | 22 | 32.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 18 | 26.9% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 16 | 23.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 7 | 10.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 4.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.5% |
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 | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| SpLD | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| SLCN | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| ASD | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 75 | 91 |
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.