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Kensington and Chelsea — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Kensington and Chelsea, 4.49% of pupils have an EHCP and 14.10% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Kensington and Chelsea in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.49% of pupils in Kensington and Chelsea have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 15.8 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 14.10% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Kensington and Chelsea is 70.4 (rank #138 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Kensington and Chelsea ranks #138 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 calculatedKensington and Chelsea vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Kensington and Chelsea | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.49% | 5.34% | -0.85 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.10% | 14.22% | -0.12 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 4,431 | — | of 23,832 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 9.8 | — | 233 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 70.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #138 / 153 |
Based on 23,832 total pupils in Kensington and Chelsea: 1,071 with EHCPs and 3,360 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Kensington and Chelsea | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.49% | 5.34% | -0.85 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.10% | 14.22% | -0.12 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 9.8 | — | #138 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 70.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #138 |
Kensington and Chelsea has a Gera SNEPI of 70.4 — ranking #138 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,071 pupils with EHCPs and 3,360 receiving SEN support out of 23,832 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Kensington and Chelsea SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Kensington and Chelsea?
- In 2024/25, 4.49% of pupils in Kensington and Chelsea have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,071 pupils out of 23,832 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Kensington and Chelsea receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 3,360 pupils in Kensington and Chelsea (14.10%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Kensington and Chelsea's GSNEPI?
- Kensington and Chelsea has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 70.4, ranking #138 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 Kensington and Chelsea compare to the England average for SEN?
- Kensington and Chelsea's EHCP rate of 4.49% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.85 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 14.10% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 70.4 (England average ≈ 100).
How Kensington and Chelsea's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Kensington and Chelsea is 70.4, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.49% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 84.2
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(14.10% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 99.2
- Specialist Places Component: 9.8 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 27.9
- GSNEPI = (84.2 + 99.2 + 27.9) ÷ 3 = 70.4
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 Kensington and Chelsea →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 Kensington and Chelsea 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.