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Buckinghamshire — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Buckinghamshire, 4.95% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.72% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Buckinghamshire in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.95% of pupils in Buckinghamshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 7.4 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.72% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Buckinghamshire is 78.3 (rank #112 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Buckinghamshire ranks #112 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 calculatedBuckinghamshire vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Buckinghamshire | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.95% | 5.34% | -0.39 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.72% | 14.22% | -1.50 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 17,497 | — | of 99,052 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 18.5 | — | 1,834 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 78.3 | ≈ 100 | Rank #112 / 153 |
Based on 99,052 total pupils in Buckinghamshire: 4,899 with EHCPs and 12,598 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Buckinghamshire | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.95% | 5.34% | -0.39 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.72% | 14.22% | -1.50 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 18.5 | — | #112 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 78.3 | ≈ 100 | Rank #112 |
Buckinghamshire has a Gera SNEPI of 78.3 — ranking #112 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 4,899 pupils with EHCPs and 12,598 receiving SEN support out of 99,052 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Buckinghamshire SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Buckinghamshire?
- In 2024/25, 4.95% of pupils in Buckinghamshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 4,899 pupils out of 99,052 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Buckinghamshire receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 12,598 pupils in Buckinghamshire (12.72%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Buckinghamshire's GSNEPI?
- Buckinghamshire has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 78.3, ranking #112 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 Buckinghamshire compare to the England average for SEN?
- Buckinghamshire's EHCP rate of 4.95% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.39 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.72% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 78.3 (England average ≈ 100).
How Buckinghamshire's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Buckinghamshire is 78.3, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.95% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 92.6
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.72% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 89.5
- Specialist Places Component: 18.5 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 52.9
- GSNEPI = (92.6 + 89.5 + 52.9) ÷ 3 = 78.3
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 Buckinghamshire →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 Buckinghamshire 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.