SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
10.8%
9 pupils with EHCP, 33 on SEN Support. EAL 19.3%. FSM 3.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
8.5↓ -4.1pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.3↓ -2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
19.3↑ +0.3pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
3.6↓ -19.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 388 | 33 | 8.5% | 9 | 2.3% |
| 2023/24 | 400 | 40 | 10.0% | 10 | 2.5% |
| 2022/23 | 367 | 42 | 11.4% | 10 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 377 | 49 | 13.0% | 8 | 2.1% |
| 2020/21 | 341 | 32 | 9.4% | 7 | 2.1% |
| 2019/20 | 343 | 32 | 9.3% | 5 | 1.5% |
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 | 12 | 30.8% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 11 | 28.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 11 | 28.2% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 5.1% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 2 | 5.1% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 1 | 2.6% |
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 | 8 | 12 |
| SpLD | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| SEMH | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| ASD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 33 | 42 |
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.