SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
25.5%
50 pupils with EHCP, 116 on SEN Support. EAL 90.6%. FSM 46.7%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.8↑ +5.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.7↑ +3.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
90.6↑ +71.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
46.7↑ +23.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 651 | 116 | 17.8% | 50 | 7.7% |
| 2023/24 | 653 | 121 | 18.5% | 44 | 6.7% |
| 2022/23 | 661 | 68 | 10.3% | 34 | 5.1% |
| 2021/22 | 672 | 157 | 23.4% | 30 | 4.5% |
| 2020/21 | 690 | 68 | 9.9% | 26 | 3.8% |
| 2019/20 | 676 | 48 | 7.1% | 31 | 4.6% |
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 | 104 | 68.4% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 19 | 12.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 15 | 9.9% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 11 | 7.2% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 0.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.7% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 29 | 75 | 104 |
| ASD | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| SEMH | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| SpLD | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 116 | 166 |
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.