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Brighton and Hove — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Brighton and Hove, 5.31% of pupils have an EHCP and 17.90% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Brighton and Hove in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.31% of pupils in Brighton and Hove have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 0.5 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 17.90% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Brighton and Hove is 88.5 (rank #51 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Brighton and Hove ranks #51 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 calculatedBrighton and Hove vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.31% | 5.34% | -0.03 pp |
| SEN support rate | 17.90% | 14.22% | +3.68 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 8,040 | — | of 34,641 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 14.1 | — | 487 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 88.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #51 / 153 |
Based on 34,641 total pupils in Brighton and Hove: 1,840 with EHCPs and 6,200 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Brighton and Hove | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.31% | 5.34% | -0.03 pp |
| SEN support rate | 17.90% | 14.22% | +3.68 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 14.1 | — | #51 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 88.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #51 |
Brighton and Hove has a Gera SNEPI of 88.5 — ranking #51 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,840 pupils with EHCPs and 6,200 receiving SEN support out of 34,641 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Brighton and Hove SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Brighton and Hove?
- In 2024/25, 5.31% of pupils in Brighton and Hove have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,840 pupils out of 34,641 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Brighton and Hove receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 6,200 pupils in Brighton and Hove (17.90%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Brighton and Hove's GSNEPI?
- Brighton and Hove has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 88.5, ranking #51 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 Brighton and Hove compare to the England average for SEN?
- Brighton and Hove's EHCP rate of 5.31% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.03 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 17.90% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 88.5 (England average ≈ 100).
How Brighton and Hove's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Brighton and Hove is 88.5, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.31% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 99.5
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(17.90% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 125.9
- Specialist Places Component: 14.1 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 40.2
- GSNEPI = (99.5 + 125.9 + 40.2) ÷ 3 = 88.5
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 Brighton and Hove →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 Brighton and Hove 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.