SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.4%
12 pupils with EHCP, 52 on SEN Support. EAL 29.5%. FSM 12.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.7↓ -0.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.7↓ -1.6pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
29.5↑ +10.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.2↓ -10.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 444 | 52 | 11.7% | 12 | 2.7% |
| 2023/24 | 449 | 39 | 8.7% | 14 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 452 | 40 | 8.8% | 12 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 457 | 34 | 7.4% | 9 | 2.0% |
| 2020/21 | 461 | 30 | 6.5% | 8 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 466 | 37 | 7.9% | 6 | 1.3% |
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 | 27 | 42.9% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 18 | 28.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 12 | 19.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 9.5% |
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 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| SEMH | 1 | 17 | 18 |
| MLD | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| ASD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 12 | 52 | 64 |
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.