SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
38.3%
28 pupils with EHCP, 100 on SEN Support. EAL 24.3%. FSM 19.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
29.9↑ +17.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.4↑ +4.1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
24.3↑ +5.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
19.8↓ -3.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 334 | 100 | 29.9% | 28 | 8.4% |
| 2023/24 | 374 | 62 | 16.6% | 37 | 9.9% |
| 2022/23 | 374 | 65 | 17.4% | 36 | 9.6% |
| 2021/22 | 393 | 61 | 15.5% | 33 | 8.4% |
| 2020/21 | 399 | 62 | 15.5% | 22 | 5.5% |
| 2019/20 | 403 | 57 | 14.1% | 15 | 3.7% |
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 | 42 | 33.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 26 | 20.5% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 22 | 17.3% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 21 | 16.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 8 | 6.3% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 2.4% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 0.8% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 9 | 33 | 42 |
| SpLD | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| ASD | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| SEMH | 3 | 18 | 21 |
| Other | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 100 | 128 |
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.