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Halton — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Halton, 6.79% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.35% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Halton in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.79% of pupils in Halton have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 27.1 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.35% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Halton is 105.9 (rank #7 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Halton ranks #7 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 calculatedHalton vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Halton | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.79% | 5.34% | +1.45 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.35% | 14.22% | +2.13 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 4,285 | — | of 18,525 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 26.5 | — | 491 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 105.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #7 / 153 |
Based on 18,525 total pupils in Halton: 1,257 with EHCPs and 3,028 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Halton | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.79% | 5.34% | +1.45 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 16.35% | 14.22% | +2.13 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 26.5 | — | #7 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 105.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #7 |
Halton has a Gera SNEPI of 105.9 — ranking #7 of 153 English local authorities. This is above the England index average of 100, indicating higher combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,257 pupils with EHCPs and 3,028 receiving SEN support out of 18,525 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Halton SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Halton?
- In 2024/25, 6.79% of pupils in Halton have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,257 pupils out of 18,525 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Halton receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 3,028 pupils in Halton (16.35%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Halton's GSNEPI?
- Halton has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 105.9, ranking #7 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 Halton compare to the England average for SEN?
- Halton's EHCP rate of 6.79% is above the England average of 5.34% by 1.45 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.35% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 105.9 (England average ≈ 100).
How Halton's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Halton is 105.9, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.79% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 127.1
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.35% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 115.0
- Specialist Places Component: 26.5 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 75.7
- GSNEPI = (127.1 + 115.0 + 75.7) ÷ 3 = 105.9
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 Halton →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 Halton 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.