SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
17.7%
29 pupils with EHCP, 48 on SEN Support. EAL 60.6%. FSM 32.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.1↓ -1.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.7↑ +2.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
60.6↑ +41.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
32.9↑ +9.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 434 | 48 | 11.1% | 29 | 6.7% |
| 2023/24 | 430 | 54 | 12.6% | 21 | 4.9% |
| 2022/23 | 414 | 57 | 13.8% | 19 | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 429 | 71 | 16.6% | 11 | 2.6% |
| 2020/21 | 423 | 59 | 13.9% | 12 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 449 | 62 | 13.8% | 9 | 2.0% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 41 | 53.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 15.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 7 | 9.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 6 | 7.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 5 | 6.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 2.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 1.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 11 | 30 | 41 |
| ASD | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| SEMH | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| SpLD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| SLD | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 48 | 77 |
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.