SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.6%
7 pupils with EHCP, 53 on SEN Support. EAL 7.8%. FSM 48.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.2↓ -2.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
7.8↓ -11.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
48.8↑ +25.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 322 | 53 | 16.5% | 7 | 2.2% |
| 2023/24 | 327 | 48 | 14.7% | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 46.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 23.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 10 | 23.3% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 4.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 2.3% |
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 | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| SEMH | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| SLCN | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ASD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 53 | 60 |
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.