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Richmond upon Thames — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Richmond upon Thames, 3.73% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.46% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Richmond upon Thames in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 3.73% of pupils in Richmond upon Thames have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 30.1 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.46% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Richmond upon Thames is 61.3 (rank #149 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Richmond upon Thames ranks #149 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 calculatedRichmond upon Thames vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Richmond upon Thames | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 3.73% | 5.34% | -1.61 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.46% | 14.22% | -1.75 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 6,380 | — | of 39,392 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 9.2 | — | 364 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 61.3 | ≈ 100 | Rank #149 / 153 |
Based on 39,392 total pupils in Richmond upon Thames: 1,470 with EHCPs and 4,910 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Richmond upon Thames | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 3.73% | 5.34% | -1.61 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.46% | 14.22% | -1.75 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 9.2 | — | #149 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 61.3 | ≈ 100 | Rank #149 |
Richmond upon Thames has a Gera SNEPI of 61.3 — ranking #149 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,470 pupils with EHCPs and 4,910 receiving SEN support out of 39,392 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Richmond upon Thames SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Richmond upon Thames?
- In 2024/25, 3.73% of pupils in Richmond upon Thames have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,470 pupils out of 39,392 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Richmond upon Thames receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,910 pupils in Richmond upon Thames (12.46%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Richmond upon Thames's GSNEPI?
- Richmond upon Thames has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 61.3, ranking #149 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 Richmond upon Thames compare to the England average for SEN?
- Richmond upon Thames's EHCP rate of 3.73% is below the England average of 5.34% by 1.61 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.46% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 61.3 (England average ≈ 100).
How Richmond upon Thames's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Richmond upon Thames is 61.3, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(3.73% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 69.9
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.46% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 87.7
- Specialist Places Component: 9.2 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 26.4
- GSNEPI = (69.9 + 87.7 + 26.4) ÷ 3 = 61.3
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 Richmond upon Thames →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 Richmond upon Thames 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.