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South Gloucestershire — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In South Gloucestershire, 5.60% of pupils have an EHCP and 13.45% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in South Gloucestershire in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.60% of pupils in South Gloucestershire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 4.9 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 13.45% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for South Gloucestershire is 82.0 (rank #92 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
South Gloucestershire ranks #92 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 calculatedSouth Gloucestershire vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | South Gloucestershire | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.60% | 5.34% | +0.26 pp |
| SEN support rate | 13.45% | 14.22% | -0.77 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 8,006 | — | of 42,024 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 16.3 | — | 684 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 82.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #92 / 153 |
Based on 42,024 total pupils in South Gloucestershire: 2,354 with EHCPs and 5,652 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | South Gloucestershire | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.60% | 5.34% | +0.26 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 13.45% | 14.22% | -0.77 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 16.3 | — | #92 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 82.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #92 |
South Gloucestershire has a Gera SNEPI of 82.0 — ranking #92 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,354 pupils with EHCPs and 5,652 receiving SEN support out of 42,024 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
South Gloucestershire SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in South Gloucestershire?
- In 2024/25, 5.60% of pupils in South Gloucestershire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,354 pupils out of 42,024 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in South Gloucestershire receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,652 pupils in South Gloucestershire (13.45%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is South Gloucestershire's GSNEPI?
- South Gloucestershire has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 82.0, ranking #92 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 South Gloucestershire compare to the England average for SEN?
- South Gloucestershire's EHCP rate of 5.60% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.26 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 13.45% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 82.0 (England average ≈ 100).
How South Gloucestershire's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for South Gloucestershire is 82.0, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.60% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 104.9
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(13.45% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 94.6
- Specialist Places Component: 16.3 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 46.5
- GSNEPI = (104.9 + 94.6 + 46.5) ÷ 3 = 82.0
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 South Gloucestershire →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 South Gloucestershire 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.