SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.3%
29 pupils with EHCP, 92 on SEN Support. EAL 20.5%. FSM 43.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
14.6↑ +2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.6↑ +0.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
20.5↑ +1.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.8↑ +20.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 628 | 92 | 14.6% | 29 | 4.6% |
| 2023/24 | 580 | 72 | 12.4% | 18 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 537 | 68 | 12.7% | 14 | 2.6% |
| 2021/22 | 591 | 73 | 12.4% | 11 | 1.9% |
| 2020/21 | 615 | 70 | 11.4% | 11 | 1.8% |
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' | 51 | 44.0% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 25 | 21.6% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 18 | 15.5% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 9 | 7.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 5 | 4.3% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 2.6% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 2 | 1.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 1.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 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 | 15 | 36 | 51 |
| SpLD | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| SLCN | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| MLD | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| ASD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MSI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 92 | 121 |
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.