SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
18.7%
39 pupils with EHCP, 180 on SEN Support. EAL 67.7%. FSM 43.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.3↑ +2.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.3↓ -1pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
67.7↑ +48.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.4↑ +20.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1173 | 180 | 15.3% | 39 | 3.3% |
| 2023/24 | 1267 | 152 | 12.0% | 40 | 3.2% |
| 2022/23 | 1264 | 137 | 10.8% | 38 | 3.0% |
| 2021/22 | 1205 | 108 | 9.0% | 42 | 3.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1234 | 113 | 9.2% | 50 | 4.1% |
| 2019/20 | 1241 | 119 | 9.6% | 54 | 4.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 105 | 52.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 46 | 23.1% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 27 | 13.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 17 | 8.5% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 1.5% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 4 | 101 | 105 |
| SEMH | 8 | 38 | 46 |
| SLCN | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| ASD | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 180 | 219 |
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.