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Cheshire East — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Cheshire East, 5.97% of pupils have an EHCP and 11.50% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Cheshire East in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.97% of pupils in Cheshire East have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 11.8 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 11.50% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Cheshire East is 75.7 (rank #122 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Cheshire East ranks #122 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 calculatedCheshire East vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Cheshire East | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.97% | 5.34% | +0.63 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.50% | 14.22% | -2.72 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 10,607 | — | of 60,702 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 12.1 | — | 732 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 75.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #122 / 153 |
Based on 60,702 total pupils in Cheshire East: 3,625 with EHCPs and 6,982 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Cheshire East | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.97% | 5.34% | +0.63 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 11.50% | 14.22% | -2.72 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 12.1 | — | #122 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 75.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #122 |
Cheshire East has a Gera SNEPI of 75.7 — ranking #122 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 3,625 pupils with EHCPs and 6,982 receiving SEN support out of 60,702 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Cheshire East SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Cheshire East?
- In 2024/25, 5.97% of pupils in Cheshire East have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3,625 pupils out of 60,702 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Cheshire East receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 6,982 pupils in Cheshire East (11.50%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Cheshire East's GSNEPI?
- Cheshire East has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 75.7, ranking #122 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 Cheshire East compare to the England average for SEN?
- Cheshire East's EHCP rate of 5.97% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.63 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 11.50% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 75.7 (England average ≈ 100).
How Cheshire East's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Cheshire East is 75.7, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.97% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 111.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(11.50% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 80.9
- Specialist Places Component: 12.1 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 34.5
- GSNEPI = (111.8 + 80.9 + 34.5) ÷ 3 = 75.7
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 Cheshire East →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 Cheshire East 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.