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Calderdale — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Calderdale, 6.20% of pupils have an EHCP and 13.49% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Calderdale in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.20% of pupils in Calderdale have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 16.2 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 13.49% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Calderdale is 84.7 (rank #78 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Calderdale ranks #78 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 calculatedCalderdale vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Calderdale | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.20% | 5.34% | +0.86 pp |
| SEN support rate | 13.49% | 14.22% | -0.72 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 7,222 | — | of 36,668 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 15.0 | — | 551 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 84.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #78 / 153 |
Based on 36,668 total pupils in Calderdale: 2,274 with EHCPs and 4,948 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Calderdale | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.20% | 5.34% | +0.86 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 13.49% | 14.22% | -0.72 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 15.0 | — | #78 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 84.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #78 |
Calderdale has a Gera SNEPI of 84.7 — ranking #78 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,274 pupils with EHCPs and 4,948 receiving SEN support out of 36,668 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Calderdale SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Calderdale?
- In 2024/25, 6.20% of pupils in Calderdale have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,274 pupils out of 36,668 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Calderdale receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,948 pupils in Calderdale (13.49%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Calderdale's GSNEPI?
- Calderdale has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 84.7, ranking #78 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 Calderdale compare to the England average for SEN?
- Calderdale's EHCP rate of 6.20% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.86 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 13.49% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 84.7 (England average ≈ 100).
How Calderdale's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Calderdale is 84.7, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.20% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 116.2
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(13.49% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 94.9
- Specialist Places Component: 15.0 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 42.9
- GSNEPI = (116.2 + 94.9 + 42.9) ÷ 3 = 84.7
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 Calderdale →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 Calderdale 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.