SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.5%
27 pupils with EHCP, 39 on SEN Support. EAL 81.5%. FSM 38.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.9↓ -1.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.6↑ +3.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
81.5↑ +62.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
38.7↑ +15.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 357 | 39 | 10.9% | 27 | 7.6% |
| 2023/24 | 358 | 43 | 12.0% | 23 | 6.4% |
| 2022/23 | 356 | 35 | 9.8% | 21 | 5.9% |
| 2021/22 | 357 | 35 | 9.8% | 16 | 4.5% |
| 2020/21 | 352 | 37 | 10.5% | 15 | 4.3% |
| 2019/20 | 370 | 39 | 10.5% | 15 | 4.1% |
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 | 22 | 33.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 22.7% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 13 | 19.7% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 12 | 18.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 4.5% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.5% |
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 | 11 | 22 |
| MLD | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| SEMH | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| ASD | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| PD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 39 | 66 |
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.