SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
22.0%
16 pupils with EHCP, 83 on SEN Support. EAL 44.9%. FSM 19.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.4↑ +5.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.6↓ -0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
44.9↑ +25.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.6↓ -3.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 450 | 83 | 18.4% | 16 | 3.6% |
| 2023/24 | 463 | 72 | 15.6% | 11 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 480 | 61 | 12.7% | 7 | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 479 | 38 | 7.9% | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 487 | 48 | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019/20 | 476 | 38 | 8.0% | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 27 | 27.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 27 | 27.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 24 | 24.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 9.1% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 4 | 4.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 3.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 3.0% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.0% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 0 | 27 | 27 |
| SEMH | 3 | 24 | 27 |
| SLCN | 3 | 21 | 24 |
| ASD | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SpLD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 83 | 99 |
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.