SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.5%
17 pupils with EHCP, 53 on SEN Support. EAL 37.5%. FSM 20.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.2↑ +0.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.2↓ -0.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
37.5↑ +18.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
20.3↓ -2.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 400 | 53 | 13.2% | 17 | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 372 | 45 | 12.1% | 10 | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 350 | 41 | 11.7% | 7 | 2.0% |
| 2021/22 | 328 | 43 | 13.1% | 8 | 2.4% |
| 2020/21 | 308 | 47 | 15.3% | 5 | 1.6% |
| 2019/20 | 279 | 42 | 15.1% | 7 | 2.5% |
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 | 27 | 38.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 17 | 24.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 14 | 20.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 12.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 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 | 6 | 21 | 27 |
| SpLD | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| ASD | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| SEMH | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 53 | 70 |
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.