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Hampshire — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Hampshire, 6.41% of pupils have an EHCP and 14.23% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Hampshire in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.41% of pupils in Hampshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 20.1 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 14.23% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Hampshire is 90.5 (rank #40 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Hampshire ranks #40 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 calculatedHampshire vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Hampshire | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.41% | 5.34% | +1.07 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.23% | 14.22% | +0.02 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 40,963 | — | of 198,380 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 17.9 | — | 3,550 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 90.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #40 / 153 |
Based on 198,380 total pupils in Hampshire: 12,724 with EHCPs and 28,239 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Hampshire | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.41% | 5.34% | +1.07 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 14.23% | 14.22% | +0.02 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 17.9 | — | #40 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 90.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #40 |
Hampshire has a Gera SNEPI of 90.5 — ranking #40 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 12,724 pupils with EHCPs and 28,239 receiving SEN support out of 198,380 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Hampshire SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Hampshire?
- In 2024/25, 6.41% of pupils in Hampshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 12,724 pupils out of 198,380 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Hampshire receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 28,239 pupils in Hampshire (14.23%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Hampshire's GSNEPI?
- Hampshire has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 90.5, ranking #40 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 Hampshire compare to the England average for SEN?
- Hampshire's EHCP rate of 6.41% is above the England average of 5.34% by 1.07 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 14.23% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 90.5 (England average ≈ 100).
How Hampshire's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Hampshire is 90.5, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.41% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 120.1
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(14.23% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 100.1
- Specialist Places Component: 17.9 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 51.1
- GSNEPI = (120.1 + 100.1 + 51.1) ÷ 3 = 90.5
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 Hampshire →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 Hampshire 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.