SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
14.4%
30 pupils with EHCP, 76 on SEN Support. EAL 75.7%. FSM 38.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.3↓ -2.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.1↓ -0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
75.7↑ +56.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
38.3↑ +15.3pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 738 | 76 | 10.3% | 30 | 4.1% |
| 2023/24 | 767 | 96 | 12.5% | 26 | 3.4% |
| 2022/23 | 802 | 112 | 14.0% | 26 | 3.2% |
| 2021/22 | 852 | 110 | 12.9% | 23 | 2.7% |
| 2020/21 | 843 | 109 | 12.9% | 30 | 3.6% |
| 2019/20 | 419 | 59 | 14.1% | 10 | 2.4% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 70 | 66.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 25 | 23.6% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 4 | 3.8% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 2.8% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 0.9% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 0.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 1 | 0.9% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 1 | 0.9% |
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 | 10 | 60 | 70 |
| ASD | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| SEMH | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 76 | 106 |
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.