SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.9%
27 pupils with EHCP, 82 on SEN Support. EAL 2.7%. FSM 34.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.5↓ -2.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4↓ -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.7↓ -16.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
34.2↑ +11.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 784 | 82 | 10.5% | 27 | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 789 | 78 | 9.9% | 17 | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 805 | 84 | 10.4% | 15 | 1.9% |
| 2021/22 | 804 | 82 | 10.2% | 9 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 840 | 101 | 12.0% | 8 | 1.0% |
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' | 36 | 33.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 26 | 23.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 23 | 21.1% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 13 | 11.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 4 | 3.7% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 3 | 2.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 0.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.9% |
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 | 13 | 23 | 36 |
| SLCN | 7 | 19 | 26 |
| SpLD | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| MLD | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| ASD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| MSI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 82 | 109 |
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.