SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.7%
33 pupils with EHCP, 61 on SEN Support. EAL 56.6%. FSM 18.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.2↓ -2.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.5↑ +1.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
56.6↑ +37.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
18.0↓ -5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 599 | 61 | 10.2% | 33 | 5.5% |
| 2023/24 | 607 | 55 | 9.1% | 36 | 5.9% |
| 2022/23 | 599 | 53 | 8.8% | 32 | 5.3% |
| 2021/22 | 624 | 53 | 8.5% | 36 | 5.8% |
| 2020/21 | 620 | 55 | 8.9% | 36 | 5.8% |
| 2019/20 | 627 | 54 | 8.6% | 39 | 6.2% |
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 | 38 | 46.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 21 | 25.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 12.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 6.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 4 | 4.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 3.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.2% |
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 | 31 | 38 |
| HI | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| ASD | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SEMH | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 61 | 94 |
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.