SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.5%
8 pupils with EHCP, 35 on SEN Support. EAL 17.3%. FSM 41.8%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.9↑ +3.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.6↓ -0.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
17.3↓ -1.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
41.8↑ +18.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 220 | 35 | 15.9% | 8 | 3.6% |
| 2023/24 | 226 | 34 | 15.0% | 3 | 1.3% |
| 2022/23 | 230 | 38 | 16.5% | 3 | 1.3% |
| 2021/22 | 234 | 32 | 13.7% | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2020/21 | 237 | 30 | 12.7% | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2019/20 | 244 | 33 | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | 16 | 37.2% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 13 | 30.2% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 9 | 20.9% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 4 | 9.3% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 1 | 2.3% |
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 | 12 | 16 |
| SpLD | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| SEMH | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| ASD | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| MLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 35 | 43 |
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.