SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.7%
10 pupils with EHCP, 74 on SEN Support. EAL 7.1%. FSM 66.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
20.9↑ +8.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.8↓ -1.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
7.1↓ -11.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
66.9↑ +43.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 354 | 74 | 20.9% | 10 | 2.8% |
| 2023/24 | 342 | 56 | 16.4% | 9 | 2.6% |
| 2022/23 | 336 | 50 | 14.9% | 6 | 1.8% |
| 2021/22 | 332 | 52 | 15.7% | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2020/21 | 340 | 65 | 19.1% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019/20 | 321 | 66 | 20.6% | 4 | 1.2% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 28 | 33.7% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 24 | 28.9% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 23 | 27.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 3 | 3.6% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 1 | 1.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.2% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.2% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 1 | 27 | 28 |
| SLCN | 6 | 18 | 24 |
| MLD | 1 | 22 | 23 |
| ASD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 74 | 84 |
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.