SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.5%
9 pupils with EHCP, 65 on SEN Support. EAL 36.4%. FSM 36.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.5↑ +8.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.0↓ -1.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
36.4↑ +17.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
36.8↑ +13.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 302 | 65 | 21.5% | 9 | 3.0% |
| 2023/24 | 303 | 61 | 20.1% | 9 | 3.0% |
| 2022/23 | 313 | 49 | 15.7% | 13 | 4.2% |
| 2021/22 | 329 | 50 | 15.2% | 14 | 4.3% |
| 2020/21 | 329 | 40 | 12.2% | 14 | 4.3% |
| 2019/20 | 338 | 45 | 13.3% | 10 | 3.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 36 | 49.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 25 | 34.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 6.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 5 | 6.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 1.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 7 | 29 | 36 |
| SEMH | 1 | 24 | 25 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| MLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| ASD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 65 | 74 |
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.