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Bexley — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Bexley, 5.35% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.02% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Bexley in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.35% of pupils in Bexley have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 0.2 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.02% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bexley is 81.2 (rank #99 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Bexley ranks #99 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 calculatedBexley vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Bexley | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.35% | 5.34% | +0.01 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.02% | 14.22% | -2.20 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 7,599 | — | of 43,749 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 20.6 | — | 900 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 81.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #99 / 153 |
Based on 43,749 total pupils in Bexley: 2,341 with EHCPs and 5,258 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Bexley | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.35% | 5.34% | +0.01 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 12.02% | 14.22% | -2.20 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 20.6 | — | #99 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 81.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #99 |
Bexley has a Gera SNEPI of 81.2 — ranking #99 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,341 pupils with EHCPs and 5,258 receiving SEN support out of 43,749 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Bexley SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Bexley?
- In 2024/25, 5.35% of pupils in Bexley have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,341 pupils out of 43,749 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Bexley receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,258 pupils in Bexley (12.02%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Bexley's GSNEPI?
- Bexley has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 81.2, ranking #99 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 Bexley compare to the England average for SEN?
- Bexley's EHCP rate of 5.35% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.01 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.02% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 81.2 (England average ≈ 100).
How Bexley's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bexley is 81.2, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.35% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 100.2
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.02% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 84.5
- Specialist Places Component: 20.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 58.8
- GSNEPI = (100.2 + 84.5 + 58.8) ÷ 3 = 81.2
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 Bexley →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 Bexley 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.