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Bradford — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Bradford, 5.23% of pupils have an EHCP and 14.17% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Bradford in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.23% of pupils in Bradford have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2.1 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 14.17% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bradford is 80.7 (rank #103 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Bradford ranks #103 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 calculatedBradford vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Bradford | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.23% | 5.34% | -0.11 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.17% | 14.22% | -0.05 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 19,890 | — | of 102,520 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 15.6 | — | 1,595 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 80.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #103 / 153 |
Based on 102,520 total pupils in Bradford: 5,361 with EHCPs and 14,529 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Bradford | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.23% | 5.34% | -0.11 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.17% | 14.22% | -0.05 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 15.6 | — | #103 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 80.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #103 |
Bradford has a Gera SNEPI of 80.7 — ranking #103 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 5,361 pupils with EHCPs and 14,529 receiving SEN support out of 102,520 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Bradford SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Bradford?
- In 2024/25, 5.23% of pupils in Bradford have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 5,361 pupils out of 102,520 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Bradford receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 14,529 pupils in Bradford (14.17%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Bradford's GSNEPI?
- Bradford has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 80.7, ranking #103 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 Bradford compare to the England average for SEN?
- Bradford's EHCP rate of 5.23% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.11 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 14.17% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 80.7 (England average ≈ 100).
How Bradford's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bradford is 80.7, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.23% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 97.9
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(14.17% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 99.7
- Specialist Places Component: 15.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 44.5
- GSNEPI = (97.9 + 99.7 + 44.5) ÷ 3 = 80.7
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 Bradford →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 Bradford 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.