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Leicester — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Leicester, 4.48% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.27% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Leicester in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.48% of pupils in Leicester have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 16.0 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.27% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Leicester is 76.4 (rank #117 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Leicester ranks #117 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 calculatedLeicester vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Leicester | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.48% | 5.34% | -0.86 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.27% | 14.22% | -1.95 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 10,568 | — | of 63,080 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 20.7 | — | 1,303 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 76.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #117 / 153 |
Based on 63,080 total pupils in Leicester: 2,828 with EHCPs and 7,740 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Leicester | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.48% | 5.34% | -0.86 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.27% | 14.22% | -1.95 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 20.7 | — | #117 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 76.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #117 |
Leicester has a Gera SNEPI of 76.4 — ranking #117 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,828 pupils with EHCPs and 7,740 receiving SEN support out of 63,080 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Leicester SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Leicester?
- In 2024/25, 4.48% of pupils in Leicester have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,828 pupils out of 63,080 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Leicester receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 7,740 pupils in Leicester (12.27%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Leicester's GSNEPI?
- Leicester has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 76.4, ranking #117 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 Leicester compare to the England average for SEN?
- Leicester's EHCP rate of 4.48% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.86 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.27% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 76.4 (England average ≈ 100).
How Leicester's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Leicester is 76.4, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.48% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 84.0
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.27% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 86.3
- Specialist Places Component: 20.7 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 59.0
- GSNEPI = (84.0 + 86.3 + 59.0) ÷ 3 = 76.4
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 Leicester →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 Leicester 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.