What is the EHCP rate in City of London?

In 2024/25, 0.40% of pupils in City of London have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 12 pupils out of 3,000 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.

How many pupils in City of London receive SEN support?

In 2024/25, 417 pupils in City of London (13.90%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.

What is City of London's GSNEPI?

City of London has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 35.1, ranking #153 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 City of London compare to the England average for SEN?

City of London's EHCP rate of 0.40% is below the England average of 5.34% by 4.94 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 13.90% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 35.1 (England average ≈ 100).

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City of London — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25

In City of London, 0.40% of pupils have an EHCP and 13.90% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).

What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in City of London in 2024/25?

In 2024/25, 0.40% of pupils in City of London have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 92.5 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 13.90% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for City of London is 35.1 (rank #153 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.

Source:DfE — Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2024/25·As of Academic year 2024/25 · updated annually · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index

City of London ranks #153 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 calculated

35.1

City of London vs England — SEN provision 2024/25

Measure	City of London	England	Difference
EHCP rate	0.40%	5.34%	-4.94 pp
SEN support rate	13.90%	14.22%	-0.32 pp
Total SEN pupils	429	—	of 3,000 total
GSNEPI (overall)	35.1	≈ 100	Rank #153 / 153

Based on 3,000 total pupils in City of London: 12 with EHCPs and 417 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.

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Measure	City of London	England	vs England
EHCP rate	0.40%	5.34%	-4.94 pp
SEN support rate	13.90%	14.22%	-0.32 pp
Specialist places per 1,000 pupils	0.0	—	#153 of 153
GSNEPI	35.1	≈ 100	Rank #153

City of London has a Gera SNEPI of 35.1 — ranking #153 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 12 pupils with EHCPs and 417 receiving SEN support out of 3,000 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).

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City of London SEN provision — FAQ

What is the EHCP rate in City of London?: In 2024/25, 0.40% of pupils in City of London have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 12 pupils out of 3,000 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
How many pupils in City of London receive SEN support?: In 2024/25, 417 pupils in City of London (13.90%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
What is City of London's GSNEPI?: City of London has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 35.1, ranking #153 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 City of London compare to the England average for SEN?: City of London's EHCP rate of 0.40% is below the England average of 5.34% by 4.94 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 13.90% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 35.1 (England average ≈ 100).

How City of London's GSNEPI is calculated

The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for City of London is 35.1, computed from three components:

EHCP Rate Component: min(0.40% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 7.5
SEN Support Rate Component: min(13.90% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 97.8
Specialist Places Component: No state-funded special school pupils = 0.0
GSNEPI = (7.5 + 97.8 + 0.0) ÷ 3 = 35.1

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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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 City of London 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.