SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
21.3%
54 pupils with EHCP, 85 on SEN Support. EAL 22.4%. FSM 16.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.0↑ +0.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.3↑ +4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
22.4↑ +3.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
16.7↓ -6.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 652 | 85 | 13.0% | 54 | 8.3% |
| 2023/24 | 661 | 105 | 15.9% | 53 | 8.0% |
| 2022/23 | 655 | 54 | 8.2% | 49 | 7.5% |
| 2021/22 | 642 | 62 | 9.7% | 41 | 6.4% |
| 2020/21 | 648 | 65 | 10.0% | 34 | 5.2% |
| 2019/20 | 650 | 81 | 12.5% | 40 | 6.2% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 50 | 36.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 42 | 30.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 29 | 21.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 14 | 10.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | 41 | 50 |
| SLCN | 15 | 27 | 42 |
| ASD | 26 | 3 | 29 |
| SEMH | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| SpLD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 54 | 85 | 139 |
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.