SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.8%
22 pupils with EHCP, 42 on SEN Support. EAL 81.3%. FSM 53.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
9.7↓ -2.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
5.1↑ +0.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
81.3↑ +62.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
53.2↑ +30.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 432 | 42 | 9.7% | 22 | 5.1% |
| 2023/24 | 480 | 41 | 8.5% | 26 | 5.4% |
| 2022/23 | 511 | 39 | 7.6% | 18 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 537 | 37 | 6.9% | 12 | 2.2% |
| 2020/21 | 531 | 65 | 12.2% | 13 | 2.4% |
| 2019/20 | 567 | 67 | 11.8% | 14 | 2.5% |
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 | 37 | 57.8% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 21 | 32.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 3 | 4.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 3.1% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 1 | 1.6% |
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 | 4 | 33 | 37 |
| ASD | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| SEMH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 42 | 64 |
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.