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Isle of Wight — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Isle of Wight, 6.82% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.78% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Isle of Wight in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.82% of pupils in Isle of Wight have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 27.7 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.78% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Isle of Wight is 101.5 (rank #12 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Isle of Wight ranks #12 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 calculatedIsle of Wight vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Isle of Wight | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.82% | 5.34% | +1.48 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.78% | 14.22% | +2.56 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 4,014 | — | of 17,013 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 20.6 | — | 350 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 101.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #12 / 153 |
Based on 17,013 total pupils in Isle of Wight: 1,160 with EHCPs and 2,854 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Isle of Wight | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.82% | 5.34% | +1.48 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 16.78% | 14.22% | +2.56 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 20.6 | — | #12 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 101.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #12 |
Isle of Wight has a Gera SNEPI of 101.5 — ranking #12 of 153 English local authorities. This is above the England index average of 100, indicating higher combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,160 pupils with EHCPs and 2,854 receiving SEN support out of 17,013 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Isle of Wight SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Isle of Wight?
- In 2024/25, 6.82% of pupils in Isle of Wight have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,160 pupils out of 17,013 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Isle of Wight receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 2,854 pupils in Isle of Wight (16.78%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Isle of Wight's GSNEPI?
- Isle of Wight has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 101.5, ranking #12 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 Isle of Wight compare to the England average for SEN?
- Isle of Wight's EHCP rate of 6.82% is above the England average of 5.34% by 1.48 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.78% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 101.5 (England average ≈ 100).
How Isle of Wight's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Isle of Wight is 101.5, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.82% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 127.7
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.78% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 118.0
- Specialist Places Component: 20.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 58.8
- GSNEPI = (127.7 + 118.0 + 58.8) ÷ 3 = 101.5
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 Isle of Wight →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 Isle of Wight 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.