SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.4%
10 pupils with EHCP, 135 on SEN Support. EAL 78.1%. FSM 51.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
19.0↑ +6.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.4↓ -2.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
78.1↑ +59.1pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
51.9↑ +28.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 711 | 135 | 19.0% | 10 | 1.4% |
| 2023/24 | 711 | 159 | 22.4% | 7 | 1.0% |
| 2022/23 | 740 | 125 | 16.9% | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 732 | 132 | 18.0% | 8 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 757 | 175 | 23.1% | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2019/20 | 793 | 175 | 22.1% | 3 | 0.4% |
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 | 86 | 59.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 43 | 29.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 8.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 8 | 78 | 86 |
| MLD | 1 | 42 | 43 |
| SEMH | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| ASD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 135 | 145 |
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.