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Liverpool — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Liverpool, 7.03% of pupils have an EHCP and 17.68% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Liverpool in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 7.03% of pupils in Liverpool have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 31.7 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 17.68% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Liverpool is 110.2 (rank #4 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Liverpool ranks #4 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 calculatedLiverpool vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Liverpool | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 7.03% | 5.34% | +1.69 pp |
| SEN support rate | 17.68% | 14.22% | +3.47 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 19,652 | — | of 79,515 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 26.0 | — | 2,071 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 110.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #4 / 153 |
Based on 79,515 total pupils in Liverpool: 5,590 with EHCPs and 14,062 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Liverpool | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 7.03% | 5.34% | +1.69 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 17.68% | 14.22% | +3.47 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 26.0 | — | #4 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 110.2 | ≈ 100 | Rank #4 |
Liverpool has a Gera SNEPI of 110.2 — ranking #4 of 153 English local authorities. This is above the England index average of 100, indicating higher combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 5,590 pupils with EHCPs and 14,062 receiving SEN support out of 79,515 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Liverpool SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Liverpool?
- In 2024/25, 7.03% of pupils in Liverpool have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 5,590 pupils out of 79,515 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Liverpool receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 14,062 pupils in Liverpool (17.68%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Liverpool's GSNEPI?
- Liverpool has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 110.2, ranking #4 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 Liverpool compare to the England average for SEN?
- Liverpool's EHCP rate of 7.03% is above the England average of 5.34% by 1.69 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 17.68% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 110.2 (England average ≈ 100).
How Liverpool's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Liverpool is 110.2, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(7.03% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 131.7
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(17.68% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 124.4
- Specialist Places Component: 26.0 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 74.4
- GSNEPI = (131.7 + 124.4 + 74.4) ÷ 3 = 110.2
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 Liverpool →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 Liverpool 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.