SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
13.9%
11 pupils with EHCP, 48 on SEN Support. EAL 23.6%. FSM 30.9%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
11.3↓ -1.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.6↓ -1.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
23.6↑ +4.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.9↑ +7.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 424 | 48 | 11.3% | 11 | 2.6% |
| 2023/24 | 424 | 54 | 12.7% | 7 | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 430 | 53 | 12.3% | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2021/22 | 406 | 45 | 11.1% | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2020/21 | 429 | 44 | 10.3% | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2019/20 | 418 | 29 | 6.9% | 4 | 1.0% |
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 | 22 | 38.6% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 10 | 17.5% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 10 | 17.5% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 8 | 14.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 5 | 8.8% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 3.5% |
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 | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| MLD | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| SEMH | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| ASD | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 48 | 59 |
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.