SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.5%
26 pupils with EHCP, 131 on SEN Support. EAL 55.7%. FSM 48.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.3↑ +8.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
55.7↑ +36.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
48.2↑ +25.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 616 | 131 | 21.3% | 26 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 622 | 132 | 21.2% | 25 | 4.0% |
| 2022/23 | 616 | 139 | 22.6% | 28 | 4.5% |
| 2021/22 | 608 | 102 | 16.8% | 26 | 4.3% |
| 2020/21 | 573 | 117 | 20.4% | 23 | 4.0% |
| 2019/20 | 494 | 106 | 21.5% | 19 | 3.8% |
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' | 62 | 40.5% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 34 | 22.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 18 | 11.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 18 | 11.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 7.8% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 5 | 3.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.7% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 7 | 55 | 62 |
| SLCN | 6 | 28 | 34 |
| SpLD | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| ASD | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| MLD | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 131 | 157 |
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.