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Telford and Wrekin — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Telford and Wrekin, 4.80% of pupils have an EHCP and 15.45% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Telford and Wrekin in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.80% of pupils in Telford and Wrekin have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 10.2 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 15.45% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Telford and Wrekin is 87.6 (rank #58 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Telford and Wrekin ranks #58 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 calculatedTelford and Wrekin vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Telford and Wrekin | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.80% | 5.34% | -0.54 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.45% | 14.22% | +1.23 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 6,804 | — | of 33,610 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 22.5 | — | 757 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 87.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #58 / 153 |
Based on 33,610 total pupils in Telford and Wrekin: 1,612 with EHCPs and 5,192 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Telford and Wrekin | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.80% | 5.34% | -0.54 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.45% | 14.22% | +1.23 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 22.5 | — | #58 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 87.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #58 |
Telford and Wrekin has a Gera SNEPI of 87.6 — ranking #58 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,612 pupils with EHCPs and 5,192 receiving SEN support out of 33,610 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Telford and Wrekin SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Telford and Wrekin?
- In 2024/25, 4.80% of pupils in Telford and Wrekin have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,612 pupils out of 33,610 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Telford and Wrekin receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,192 pupils in Telford and Wrekin (15.45%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Telford and Wrekin's GSNEPI?
- Telford and Wrekin has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 87.6, ranking #58 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 Telford and Wrekin compare to the England average for SEN?
- Telford and Wrekin's EHCP rate of 4.80% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.54 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 15.45% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 87.6 (England average ≈ 100).
How Telford and Wrekin's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Telford and Wrekin is 87.6, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.80% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 89.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(15.45% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 108.7
- Specialist Places Component: 22.5 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 64.4
- GSNEPI = (89.8 + 108.7 + 64.4) ÷ 3 = 87.6
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 Telford and Wrekin →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 Telford and Wrekin 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.