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Herefordshire, County of — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Herefordshire, County of, 5.08% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.64% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Herefordshire, County of in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.08% of pupils in Herefordshire, County of have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 4.9 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.64% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Herefordshire, County of is 86.1 (rank #69 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Herefordshire, County of ranks #69 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 calculatedHerefordshire, County of vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Herefordshire, County of | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.08% | 5.34% | -0.26 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.64% | 14.22% | +2.43 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 5,446 | — | of 25,073 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 16.2 | — | 406 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 86.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #69 / 153 |
Based on 25,073 total pupils in Herefordshire, County of: 1,273 with EHCPs and 4,173 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Herefordshire, County of | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.08% | 5.34% | -0.26 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.64% | 14.22% | +2.43 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 16.2 | — | #69 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 86.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #69 |
Herefordshire, County of has a Gera SNEPI of 86.1 — ranking #69 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,273 pupils with EHCPs and 4,173 receiving SEN support out of 25,073 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Herefordshire, County of SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Herefordshire, County of?
- In 2024/25, 5.08% of pupils in Herefordshire, County of have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,273 pupils out of 25,073 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Herefordshire, County of receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,173 pupils in Herefordshire, County of (16.64%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Herefordshire, County of's GSNEPI?
- Herefordshire, County of has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 86.1, ranking #69 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 Herefordshire, County of compare to the England average for SEN?
- Herefordshire, County of's EHCP rate of 5.08% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.26 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.64% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 86.1 (England average ≈ 100).
How Herefordshire, County of's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Herefordshire, County of is 86.1, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.08% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 95.1
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.64% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 117.1
- Specialist Places Component: 16.2 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 46.3
- GSNEPI = (95.1 + 117.1 + 46.3) ÷ 3 = 86.1
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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