SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
28.1%
15 pupils with EHCP, 50 on SEN Support. EAL 43.7%. FSM 40.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.6↑ +9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
6.5↑ +2.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
43.7↑ +24.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
40.3↑ +17.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 231 | 50 | 21.6% | 15 | 6.5% |
| 2023/24 | 247 | 50 | 20.2% | 12 | 4.9% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 43 | 18.1% | 10 | 4.2% |
| 2021/22 | 214 | 39 | 18.2% | 5 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 212 | 31 | 14.6% | 6 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 229 | 26 | 11.4% | 1 | 0.4% |
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' | 26 | 40.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 15 | 23.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 9 | 13.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 10.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 9.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 2 | 24 | 26 |
| SLCN | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| ASD | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| SpLD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| MLD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| PD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 50 | 65 |
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.