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Kingston upon Thames — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Kingston upon Thames, 5.24% of pupils have an EHCP and 13.11% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Kingston upon Thames in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.24% of pupils in Kingston upon Thames have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1.8 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 13.11% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Kingston upon Thames is 79.9 (rank #106 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Kingston upon Thames ranks #106 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 calculatedKingston upon Thames vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Kingston upon Thames | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.24% | 5.34% | -0.10 pp |
| SEN support rate | 13.11% | 14.22% | -1.11 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 5,689 | — | of 31,008 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 17.3 | — | 537 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 79.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #106 / 153 |
Based on 31,008 total pupils in Kingston upon Thames: 1,625 with EHCPs and 4,064 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Kingston upon Thames | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.24% | 5.34% | -0.10 pp |
| SEN support rate | 13.11% | 14.22% | -1.11 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 17.3 | — | #106 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 79.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #106 |
Kingston upon Thames has a Gera SNEPI of 79.9 — ranking #106 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,625 pupils with EHCPs and 4,064 receiving SEN support out of 31,008 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Kingston upon Thames SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Kingston upon Thames?
- In 2024/25, 5.24% of pupils in Kingston upon Thames have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,625 pupils out of 31,008 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Kingston upon Thames receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,064 pupils in Kingston upon Thames (13.11%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Kingston upon Thames's GSNEPI?
- Kingston upon Thames has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 79.9, ranking #106 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 Kingston upon Thames compare to the England average for SEN?
- Kingston upon Thames's EHCP rate of 5.24% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.10 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 13.11% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 79.9 (England average ≈ 100).
How Kingston upon Thames's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Kingston upon Thames is 79.9, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.24% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 98.2
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(13.11% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 92.2
- Specialist Places Component: 17.3 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 49.5
- GSNEPI = (98.2 + 92.2 + 49.5) ÷ 3 = 79.9
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 Kingston upon Thames →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 Kingston upon Thames 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.