SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
29.7%
10 pupils with EHCP, 91 on SEN Support. EAL 12.1%. FSM 47.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
26.8↑ +14.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.9↓ -1.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
12.1↓ -6.9pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
47.1↑ +24.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 340 | 91 | 26.8% | 10 | 2.9% |
| 2023/24 | 364 | 94 | 25.8% | 7 | 1.9% |
| 2022/23 | 386 | 114 | 29.5% | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2021/22 | 438 | 102 | 23.3% | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2020/21 | 468 | 79 | 16.9% | 9 | 1.9% |
| 2019/20 | 487 | 56 | 11.5% | 9 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 50 | 49.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 28 | 27.7% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 19.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 2 | 2.0% |
| 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 | 6 | 44 | 50 |
| SEMH | 2 | 26 | 28 |
| MLD | 2 | 18 | 20 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 91 | 101 |
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.