SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
23.2%
61 pupils with EHCP, 60 on SEN Support. EAL 48.5%. FSM 35.4%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.5↓ -1.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
11.7↑ +7.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
48.5↑ +29.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
35.4↑ +12.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 522 | 60 | 11.5% | 61 | 11.7% |
| 2023/24 | 500 | 50 | 10.0% | 61 | 12.2% |
| 2022/23 | 422 | 48 | 11.4% | 56 | 13.3% |
| 2021/22 | 298 | 32 | 10.7% | 51 | 17.1% |
| 2020/21 | 311 | 32 | 10.3% | 58 | 18.6% |
| 2019/20 | 328 | 33 | 10.1% | 56 | 17.1% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 37 | 31.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 25 | 21.2% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 19 | 16.1% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 17 | 14.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 15 | 12.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 4 | 3.4% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 1 | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 31 | 6 | 37 |
| SEMH | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| SLCN | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| SpLD | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| MLD | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 60 | 121 |
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.