SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
24.7%
24 pupils with EHCP, 48 on SEN Support. EAL 54.0%. FSM 40.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
16.5↑ +3.9pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
8.2↑ +3.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
54.0↑ +35pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
40.5↑ +17.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 291 | 48 | 16.5% | 24 | 8.2% |
| 2023/24 | 275 | 40 | 14.5% | 16 | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 317 | 53 | 16.7% | 11 | 3.5% |
| 2021/22 | 310 | 46 | 14.8% | 9 | 2.9% |
| 2020/21 | 318 | 51 | 16.0% | 10 | 3.1% |
| 2019/20 | 305 | 55 | 18.0% | 8 | 2.6% |
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 | 42 | 61.8% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 11 | 16.2% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 11 | 16.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 3 | 4.4% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 9 | 33 | 42 |
| SEMH | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| ASD | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| SpLD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 48 | 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.