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North Somerset — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In North Somerset, 5.29% of pupils have an EHCP and 10.83% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in North Somerset in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.29% of pupils in North Somerset have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1.0 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 10.83% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for North Somerset is 72.9 (rank #134 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
North Somerset ranks #134 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 calculatedNorth Somerset vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | North Somerset | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.29% | 5.34% | -0.05 pp |
| SEN support rate | 10.83% | 14.22% | -3.38 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 5,246 | — | of 32,545 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 15.2 | — | 495 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 72.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #134 / 153 |
Based on 32,545 total pupils in North Somerset: 1,720 with EHCPs and 3,526 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | North Somerset | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.29% | 5.34% | -0.05 pp |
| SEN support rate | 10.83% | 14.22% | -3.38 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 15.2 | — | #134 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 72.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #134 |
North Somerset has a Gera SNEPI of 72.9 — ranking #134 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,720 pupils with EHCPs and 3,526 receiving SEN support out of 32,545 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
North Somerset SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in North Somerset?
- In 2024/25, 5.29% of pupils in North Somerset have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,720 pupils out of 32,545 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in North Somerset receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 3,526 pupils in North Somerset (10.83%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is North Somerset's GSNEPI?
- North Somerset has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 72.9, ranking #134 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 North Somerset compare to the England average for SEN?
- North Somerset's EHCP rate of 5.29% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.05 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 10.83% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 72.9 (England average ≈ 100).
How North Somerset's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for North Somerset is 72.9, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.29% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 99.0
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(10.83% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 76.2
- Specialist Places Component: 15.2 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 43.5
- GSNEPI = (99.0 + 76.2 + 43.5) ÷ 3 = 72.9
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 North Somerset →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 North Somerset 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.