SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.5%
14 pupils with EHCP, 58 on SEN Support. EAL 99.4%. FSM 37.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.0↓ -0.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
99.4↑ +80.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
37.2↑ +14.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 352 | 58 | 16.5% | 14 | 4.0% |
| 2023/24 | 350 | 48 | 13.7% | 11 | 3.1% |
| 2022/23 | 349 | 44 | 12.6% | 15 | 4.3% |
| 2021/22 | 356 | 42 | 11.8% | 11 | 3.1% |
| 2020/21 | 345 | 38 | 11.0% | 12 | 3.5% |
| 2019/20 | 346 | 47 | 13.6% | 11 | 3.2% |
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 | 33 | 45.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 12 | 16.7% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 11.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 8 | 11.1% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 3 | 4.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 2 | 2.8% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 2 | 2.8% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 2 | 2.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 1.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.4% |
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 | 2 | 31 | 33 |
| SEMH | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SpLD | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| ASD | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| PD | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PMLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 58 | 72 |
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.