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Barking and Dagenham — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Barking and Dagenham, 4.81% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.42% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Barking and Dagenham in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.81% of pupils in Barking and Dagenham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 9.8 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.42% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Barking and Dagenham is 72.4 (rank #136 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Barking and Dagenham ranks #136 of 153 published local authorities. Combines EHCP rate, SEN support rate, and specialist places per 1,000 pupils, each indexed to England averages. England average ≈ 100.
How this is calculatedBarking and Dagenham vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Barking and Dagenham | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.81% | 5.34% | -0.53 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.42% | 14.22% | -1.79 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 7,985 | — | of 46,322 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 13.8 | — | 641 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 72.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #136 / 153 |
Based on 46,322 total pupils in Barking and Dagenham: 2,230 with EHCPs and 5,755 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Barking and Dagenham | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.81% | 5.34% | -0.53 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.42% | 14.22% | -1.79 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 13.8 | — | #136 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 72.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #136 |
Barking and Dagenham has a Gera SNEPI of 72.4 — ranking #136 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,230 pupils with EHCPs and 5,755 receiving SEN support out of 46,322 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Barking and Dagenham SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Barking and Dagenham?
- In 2024/25, 4.81% of pupils in Barking and Dagenham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,230 pupils out of 46,322 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Barking and Dagenham receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,755 pupils in Barking and Dagenham (12.42%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Barking and Dagenham's GSNEPI?
- Barking and Dagenham has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 72.4, ranking #136 of 153 English local authorities. The GSNEPI combines EHCP rate, SEN support rate, and specialist school places per 1,000 pupils into a single index where 100 represents England average levels. Higher means more intensive SEN provision.
- How does Barking and Dagenham compare to the England average for SEN?
- Barking and Dagenham's EHCP rate of 4.81% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.53 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.42% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 72.4 (England average ≈ 100).
How Barking and Dagenham's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Barking and Dagenham is 72.4, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.81% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 90.2
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.42% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 87.4
- Specialist Places Component: 13.8 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 39.5
- GSNEPI = (90.2 + 87.4 + 39.5) ÷ 3 = 72.4
England national averages used: EHCP rate 5.34%, SEN support rate 14.22% (DfE SEN in England 2024/25). Full methodology: GSNEPI methodology.
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Find courses in Barking and Dagenham →Source: DfE — Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2024/25. State-funded schools, academic year 2024/25 (January census). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Barking and Dagenham is computed by GeraLearn from these published figures; no figure is modelled, estimated, or interpolated. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.