SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.6%
23 pupils with EHCP, 70 on SEN Support. EAL 50.6%. FSM 47.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
12.5↓ -0.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.1↓ -0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
50.6↑ +31.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
47.0↑ +24pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 559 | 70 | 12.5% | 23 | 4.1% |
| 2023/24 | 581 | 71 | 12.2% | 20 | 3.4% |
| 2022/23 | 572 | 62 | 10.8% | 16 | 2.8% |
| 2021/22 | 579 | 67 | 11.6% | 12 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 566 | 66 | 11.7% | 8 | 1.4% |
| 2019/20 | 577 | 63 | 10.9% | 5 | 0.9% |
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 | 53 | 57.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 26 | 28.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 5 | 5.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 4.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 2 | 2.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 6 | 47 | 53 |
| ASD | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| SpLD | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SEMH | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 70 | 93 |
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.