SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.2%
2 pupils with EHCP, 71 on SEN Support. EAL 24.0%. FSM 29.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.8↑ +5.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
0.5↓ -3.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
24.0↑ +5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
29.0↑ +6pp
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 | 71 | 17.8% | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2023/24 | 332 | 46 | 13.9% | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 278 | 28 | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021/22 | 228 | 27 | 11.8% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020/21 | 164 | 17 | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019/20 | 94 | 12 | 12.8% | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | 34 | 46.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 16 | 21.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 9.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 7 | 9.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 8.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 4.1% |
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 | 1 | 33 | 34 |
| SEMH | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| SpLD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| MLD | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| ASD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 71 | 73 |
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.