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Sunderland — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Sunderland, 5.17% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.49% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Sunderland in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.17% of pupils in Sunderland have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3.3 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.49% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Sunderland is 95.0 (rank #26 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Sunderland ranks #26 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 calculatedSunderland vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Sunderland | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.17% | 5.34% | -0.17 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.49% | 14.22% | +2.27 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 9,150 | — | of 42,257 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 25.3 | — | 1,067 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 95.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #26 / 153 |
Based on 42,257 total pupils in Sunderland: 2,183 with EHCPs and 6,967 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Sunderland | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.17% | 5.34% | -0.17 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.49% | 14.22% | +2.27 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 25.3 | — | #26 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 95.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #26 |
Sunderland has a Gera SNEPI of 95.0 — ranking #26 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,183 pupils with EHCPs and 6,967 receiving SEN support out of 42,257 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Sunderland SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Sunderland?
- In 2024/25, 5.17% of pupils in Sunderland have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,183 pupils out of 42,257 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Sunderland receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 6,967 pupils in Sunderland (16.49%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Sunderland's GSNEPI?
- Sunderland has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 95.0, ranking #26 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 Sunderland compare to the England average for SEN?
- Sunderland's EHCP rate of 5.17% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.17 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.49% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 95.0 (England average ≈ 100).
How Sunderland's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Sunderland is 95.0, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.17% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 96.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.49% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 116.0
- Specialist Places Component: 25.3 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 72.2
- GSNEPI = (96.8 + 116.0 + 72.2) ÷ 3 = 95.0
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 Sunderland →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 Sunderland 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.