SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.8%
17 pupils with EHCP, 40 on SEN Support. EAL 43.4%. FSM 59.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.6↑ +2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.2↑ +1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
43.4↑ +24.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
59.9↑ +36.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 274 | 40 | 14.6% | 17 | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 304 | 55 | 18.1% | 14 | 4.6% |
| 2022/23 | 344 | 65 | 18.9% | 12 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 414 | 59 | 14.3% | 14 | 3.4% |
| 2020/21 | 488 | 64 | 13.1% | 14 | 2.9% |
| 2019/20 | 570 | 70 | 12.3% | 5 | 0.9% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 30 | 52.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 12 | 21.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 8 | 14.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 5 | 8.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 3.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 6 | 24 | 30 |
| Other | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| ASD | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| SEMH | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 40 | 57 |
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.