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Central Bedfordshire — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Central Bedfordshire, 6.29% of pupils have an EHCP and 11.42% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Central Bedfordshire in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.29% of pupils in Central Bedfordshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 17.8 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 11.42% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Central Bedfordshire is 83.2 (rank #85 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Central Bedfordshire ranks #85 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 calculatedCentral Bedfordshire vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Central Bedfordshire | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.29% | 5.34% | +0.95 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.42% | 14.22% | -2.80 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 8,807 | — | of 49,740 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 18.1 | — | 898 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 83.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #85 / 153 |
Based on 49,740 total pupils in Central Bedfordshire: 3,128 with EHCPs and 5,679 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Central Bedfordshire | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.29% | 5.34% | +0.95 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 11.42% | 14.22% | -2.80 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 18.1 | — | #85 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 83.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #85 |
Central Bedfordshire has a Gera SNEPI of 83.2 — ranking #85 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 3,128 pupils with EHCPs and 5,679 receiving SEN support out of 49,740 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Central Bedfordshire SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Central Bedfordshire?
- In 2024/25, 6.29% of pupils in Central Bedfordshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3,128 pupils out of 49,740 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Central Bedfordshire receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,679 pupils in Central Bedfordshire (11.42%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Central Bedfordshire's GSNEPI?
- Central Bedfordshire has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 83.2, ranking #85 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 Central Bedfordshire compare to the England average for SEN?
- Central Bedfordshire's EHCP rate of 6.29% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.95 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 11.42% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 83.2 (England average ≈ 100).
How Central Bedfordshire's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Central Bedfordshire is 83.2, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.29% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 117.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(11.42% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 80.3
- Specialist Places Component: 18.1 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 51.6
- GSNEPI = (117.8 + 80.3 + 51.6) ÷ 3 = 83.2
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 Central Bedfordshire →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 Central Bedfordshire 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.