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Blackpool — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Blackpool, 6.11% of pupils have an EHCP and 15.86% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Blackpool in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.11% of pupils in Blackpool have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 14.4 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 15.86% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Blackpool is 104.1 (rank #9 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Blackpool ranks #9 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 calculatedBlackpool vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Blackpool | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.11% | 5.34% | +0.77 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.86% | 14.22% | +1.65 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 4,373 | — | of 19,901 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 30.1 | — | 600 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 104.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #9 / 153 |
Based on 19,901 total pupils in Blackpool: 1,216 with EHCPs and 3,157 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Blackpool | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.11% | 5.34% | +0.77 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 15.86% | 14.22% | +1.65 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 30.1 | — | #9 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 104.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #9 |
Blackpool has a Gera SNEPI of 104.1 — ranking #9 of 153 English local authorities. This is above the England index average of 100, indicating higher combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,216 pupils with EHCPs and 3,157 receiving SEN support out of 19,901 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Blackpool SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Blackpool?
- In 2024/25, 6.11% of pupils in Blackpool have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,216 pupils out of 19,901 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Blackpool receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 3,157 pupils in Blackpool (15.86%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Blackpool's GSNEPI?
- Blackpool has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 104.1, ranking #9 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 Blackpool compare to the England average for SEN?
- Blackpool's EHCP rate of 6.11% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.77 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 15.86% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 104.1 (England average ≈ 100).
How Blackpool's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Blackpool is 104.1, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.11% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 114.4
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(15.86% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 111.6
- Specialist Places Component: 30.1 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 86.2
- GSNEPI = (114.4 + 111.6 + 86.2) ÷ 3 = 104.1
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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Find courses in Blackpool →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 Blackpool 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.