SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
16.7%
19 pupils with EHCP, 93 on SEN Support. EAL 20.4%. FSM 31.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
13.8↑ +1.2pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.8↓ -1.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
20.4↑ +1.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
31.1↑ +8.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 672 | 93 | 13.8% | 19 | 2.8% |
| 2023/24 | 669 | 80 | 12.0% | 16 | 2.4% |
| 2022/23 | 673 | 84 | 12.5% | 18 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 682 | 86 | 12.6% | 16 | 2.3% |
| 2020/21 | 672 | 61 | 9.1% | 10 | 1.5% |
| 2019/20 | 628 | 58 | 9.2% | 6 | 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 37 | 33.0% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 37 | 33.0% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 24 | 21.4% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 7 | 6.3% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 4 | 3.6% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 1.8% |
| MSI | Multi-Sensory Impairment Combined hearing and vision impairment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| SLCN | 12 | 25 | 37 |
| SEMH | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| SpLD | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| ASD | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| PD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MSI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 93 | 112 |
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.