SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
29.4%
15 pupils with EHCP, 87 on SEN Support. EAL 35.4%. FSM 21.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
25.1↑ +12.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.3
EHCP
Nat: 19%
35.4↑ +16.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
21.9↓ -1.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 347 | 87 | 25.1% | 15 | 4.3% |
| 2023/24 | 352 | 69 | 19.6% | 16 | 4.5% |
| 2022/23 | 351 | 52 | 14.8% | 11 | 3.1% |
| 2021/22 | 341 | 73 | 21.4% | 9 | 2.6% |
| 2020/21 | 352 | 76 | 21.6% | 7 | 2.0% |
| 2019/20 | 349 | 95 | 27.2% | 9 | 2.6% |
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 | 37 | 37.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 27 | 27.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 11 | 11.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 11.1% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 6 | 6.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 3 | 3.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 2.0% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.0% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 1.0% |
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 | 4 | 33 | 37 |
| SEMH | 2 | 25 | 27 |
| SpLD | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| ASD | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| MSI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 87 | 102 |
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.