SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
15.6%
11 pupils with EHCP, 82 on SEN Support. EAL 79.9%. FSM 46.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.7↑ +1.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.8↓ -2.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
79.9↑ +60.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
46.4↑ +23.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 597 | 82 | 13.7% | 11 | 1.8% |
| 2023/24 | 605 | 77 | 12.7% | 10 | 1.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 32 | 34.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 24 | 25.8% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 16 | 17.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 10 | 10.8% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 5 | 5.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 4 | 4.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 2 | 30 | 32 |
| SEMH | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| SLCN | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| ASD | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| SLD | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 82 | 93 |
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.