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Bath and North East Somerset — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Bath and North East Somerset, 5.50% of pupils have an EHCP and 15.14% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Bath and North East Somerset in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.50% of pupils in Bath and North East Somerset have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3.1 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 15.14% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bath and North East Somerset is 87.1 (rank #62 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Bath and North East Somerset ranks #62 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 calculatedBath and North East Somerset vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Bath and North East Somerset | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.50% | 5.34% | +0.17 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.14% | 14.22% | +0.92 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 6,581 | — | of 31,881 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 18.1 | — | 577 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 87.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #62 / 153 |
Based on 31,881 total pupils in Bath and North East Somerset: 1,755 with EHCPs and 4,826 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Bath and North East Somerset | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.50% | 5.34% | +0.17 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 15.14% | 14.22% | +0.92 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 18.1 | — | #62 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 87.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #62 |
Bath and North East Somerset has a Gera SNEPI of 87.1 — ranking #62 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,755 pupils with EHCPs and 4,826 receiving SEN support out of 31,881 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Bath and North East Somerset SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Bath and North East Somerset?
- In 2024/25, 5.50% of pupils in Bath and North East Somerset have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,755 pupils out of 31,881 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Bath and North East Somerset receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,826 pupils in Bath and North East Somerset (15.14%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Bath and North East Somerset's GSNEPI?
- Bath and North East Somerset has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 87.1, ranking #62 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 Bath and North East Somerset compare to the England average for SEN?
- Bath and North East Somerset's EHCP rate of 5.50% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.17 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 15.14% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 87.1 (England average ≈ 100).
How Bath and North East Somerset's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bath and North East Somerset is 87.1, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.50% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 103.1
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(15.14% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 106.5
- Specialist Places Component: 18.1 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 51.7
- GSNEPI = (103.1 + 106.5 + 51.7) ÷ 3 = 87.1
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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