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Milton Keynes — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Milton Keynes, 4.27% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.88% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Milton Keynes in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.27% of pupils in Milton Keynes have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 20.0 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.88% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Milton Keynes is 74.9 (rank #129 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Milton Keynes ranks #129 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 calculatedMilton Keynes vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Milton Keynes | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.27% | 5.34% | -1.07 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.88% | 14.22% | -1.34 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 9,172 | — | of 53,487 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 19.0 | — | 1,016 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 74.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #129 / 153 |
Based on 53,487 total pupils in Milton Keynes: 2,285 with EHCPs and 6,887 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Milton Keynes | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.27% | 5.34% | -1.07 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.88% | 14.22% | -1.34 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 19.0 | — | #129 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 74.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #129 |
Milton Keynes has a Gera SNEPI of 74.9 — ranking #129 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,285 pupils with EHCPs and 6,887 receiving SEN support out of 53,487 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Milton Keynes SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Milton Keynes?
- In 2024/25, 4.27% of pupils in Milton Keynes have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,285 pupils out of 53,487 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Milton Keynes receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 6,887 pupils in Milton Keynes (12.88%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Milton Keynes's GSNEPI?
- Milton Keynes has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 74.9, ranking #129 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 Milton Keynes compare to the England average for SEN?
- Milton Keynes's EHCP rate of 4.27% is below the England average of 5.34% by 1.07 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.88% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 74.9 (England average ≈ 100).
How Milton Keynes's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Milton Keynes is 74.9, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.27% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 80.0
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.88% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 90.6
- Specialist Places Component: 19.0 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 54.3
- GSNEPI = (80.0 + 90.6 + 54.3) ÷ 3 = 74.9
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 Milton Keynes →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 Milton Keynes 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.