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South Tyneside — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In South Tyneside, 5.31% of pupils have an EHCP and 18.75% 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 Tyneside in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.31% of pupils in South Tyneside have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 0.6 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 18.75% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for South Tyneside is 104.7 (rank #8 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
South Tyneside ranks #8 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 Tyneside vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | South Tyneside | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.31% | 5.34% | -0.03 pp |
| SEN support rate | 18.75% | 14.22% | +4.53 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 5,546 | — | of 23,053 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 29.0 | — | 669 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 104.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #8 / 153 |
Based on 23,053 total pupils in South Tyneside: 1,223 with EHCPs and 4,323 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | South Tyneside | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.31% | 5.34% | -0.03 pp |
| SEN support rate | 18.75% | 14.22% | +4.53 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 29.0 | — | #8 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 104.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #8 |
South Tyneside has a Gera SNEPI of 104.7 — ranking #8 of 153 English local authorities. This is above the England index average of 100, indicating higher combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,223 pupils with EHCPs and 4,323 receiving SEN support out of 23,053 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
South Tyneside SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in South Tyneside?
- In 2024/25, 5.31% of pupils in South Tyneside have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,223 pupils out of 23,053 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in South Tyneside receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,323 pupils in South Tyneside (18.75%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is South Tyneside's GSNEPI?
- South Tyneside has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 104.7, ranking #8 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 Tyneside compare to the England average for SEN?
- South Tyneside's EHCP rate of 5.31% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.03 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 18.75% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 104.7 (England average ≈ 100).
How South Tyneside's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for South Tyneside is 104.7, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.31% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 99.4
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(18.75% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 131.9
- Specialist Places Component: 29.0 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 82.9
- GSNEPI = (99.4 + 131.9 + 82.9) ÷ 3 = 104.7
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 Tyneside →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 Tyneside 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.