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Suffolk — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Suffolk, 5.36% of pupils have an EHCP and 14.26% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Suffolk in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.36% of pupils in Suffolk have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 0.3 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 14.26% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Suffolk is 82.1 (rank #91 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Suffolk ranks #91 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 calculatedSuffolk vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Suffolk | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.36% | 5.34% | +0.02 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.26% | 14.22% | +0.04 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 21,819 | — | of 111,242 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 16.0 | — | 1,782 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 82.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #91 / 153 |
Based on 111,242 total pupils in Suffolk: 5,959 with EHCPs and 15,860 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Suffolk | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.36% | 5.34% | +0.02 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 14.26% | 14.22% | +0.04 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 16.0 | — | #91 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 82.1 | ≈ 100 | Rank #91 |
Suffolk has a Gera SNEPI of 82.1 — ranking #91 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 5,959 pupils with EHCPs and 15,860 receiving SEN support out of 111,242 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Suffolk SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Suffolk?
- In 2024/25, 5.36% of pupils in Suffolk have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 5,959 pupils out of 111,242 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Suffolk receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 15,860 pupils in Suffolk (14.26%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Suffolk's GSNEPI?
- Suffolk has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 82.1, ranking #91 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 Suffolk compare to the England average for SEN?
- Suffolk's EHCP rate of 5.36% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.02 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 14.26% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 82.1 (England average ≈ 100).
How Suffolk's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Suffolk is 82.1, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.36% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 100.3
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(14.26% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 100.3
- Specialist Places Component: 16.0 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 45.8
- GSNEPI = (100.3 + 100.3 + 45.8) ÷ 3 = 82.1
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 Suffolk →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 Suffolk 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.