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Bristol, City of — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Bristol, City of, 5.06% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.94% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Bristol, City of in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.06% of pupils in Bristol, City of have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 5.3 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.94% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bristol, City of is 89.8 (rank #43 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Bristol, City of ranks #43 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 calculatedBristol, City of vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Bristol, City of | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.06% | 5.34% | -0.28 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.94% | 14.22% | +2.72 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 15,437 | — | of 70,173 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 19.4 | — | 1,361 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 89.8 | ≈ 100 | Rank #43 / 153 |
Based on 70,173 total pupils in Bristol, City of: 3,550 with EHCPs and 11,887 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Bristol, City of | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.06% | 5.34% | -0.28 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.94% | 14.22% | +2.72 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 19.4 | — | #43 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 89.8 | ≈ 100 | Rank #43 |
Bristol, City of has a Gera SNEPI of 89.8 — ranking #43 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 3,550 pupils with EHCPs and 11,887 receiving SEN support out of 70,173 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Bristol, City of SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Bristol, City of?
- In 2024/25, 5.06% of pupils in Bristol, City of have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3,550 pupils out of 70,173 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Bristol, City of receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 11,887 pupils in Bristol, City of (16.94%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Bristol, City of's GSNEPI?
- Bristol, City of has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 89.8, ranking #43 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 Bristol, City of compare to the England average for SEN?
- Bristol, City of's EHCP rate of 5.06% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.28 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.94% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 89.8 (England average ≈ 100).
How Bristol, City of's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Bristol, City of is 89.8, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.06% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 94.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.94% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 119.1
- Specialist Places Component: 19.4 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 55.4
- GSNEPI = (94.8 + 119.1 + 55.4) ÷ 3 = 89.8
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 Bristol, City of →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 Bristol, City of 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.