SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.5%
14 pupils with EHCP, 27 on SEN Support. EAL 44.7%. FSM 43.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.8↑ +4.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.7↑ +4.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
44.7↑ +25.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.5↑ +20.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 161 | 27 | 16.8% | 14 | 8.7% |
| 2023/24 | 170 | 26 | 15.3% | 4 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 192 | 29 | 15.1% | 3 | 1.6% |
| 2021/22 | 201 | 31 | 15.4% | 6 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 246 | 34 | 13.8% | 7 | 2.8% |
| 2019/20 | 296 | 37 | 12.5% | 17 | 5.7% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 14 | 34.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 13 | 31.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 6 | 14.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 14.6% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 4.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| SLCN | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| MLD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| ASD | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 27 | 41 |
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.