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Newcastle upon Tyne — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Newcastle upon Tyne, 5.18% of pupils have an EHCP and 15.22% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.18% of pupils in Newcastle upon Tyne have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3.0 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 15.22% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Newcastle upon Tyne is 87.4 (rank #60 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Newcastle upon Tyne ranks #60 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 calculatedNewcastle upon Tyne vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.18% | 5.34% | -0.16 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.22% | 14.22% | +1.01 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 9,567 | — | of 46,888 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 20.3 | — | 953 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 87.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #60 / 153 |
Based on 46,888 total pupils in Newcastle upon Tyne: 2,429 with EHCPs and 7,138 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.18% | 5.34% | -0.16 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.22% | 14.22% | +1.01 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 20.3 | — | #60 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 87.4 | ≈ 100 | Rank #60 |
Newcastle upon Tyne has a Gera SNEPI of 87.4 — ranking #60 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,429 pupils with EHCPs and 7,138 receiving SEN support out of 46,888 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Newcastle upon Tyne SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- In 2024/25, 5.18% of pupils in Newcastle upon Tyne have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,429 pupils out of 46,888 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Newcastle upon Tyne receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 7,138 pupils in Newcastle upon Tyne (15.22%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Newcastle upon Tyne's GSNEPI?
- Newcastle upon Tyne has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 87.4, ranking #60 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the England average for SEN?
- Newcastle upon Tyne's EHCP rate of 5.18% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.16 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 15.22% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 87.4 (England average ≈ 100).
How Newcastle upon Tyne's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Newcastle upon Tyne is 87.4, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.18% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 97.0
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(15.22% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 107.1
- Specialist Places Component: 20.3 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 58.1
- GSNEPI = (97.0 + 107.1 + 58.1) ÷ 3 = 87.4
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 Newcastle upon Tyne →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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.