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Waltham Forest — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Waltham Forest, 6.21% of pupils have an EHCP and 12.15% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Waltham Forest in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.21% of pupils in Waltham Forest have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 16.3 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 12.15% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Waltham Forest is 84.9 (rank #75 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Waltham Forest ranks #75 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 calculatedWaltham Forest vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Waltham Forest | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.21% | 5.34% | +0.87 pp |
| SEN support rate | 12.15% | 14.22% | -2.07 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 8,067 | — | of 43,932 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 18.6 | — | 816 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 84.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #75 / 153 |
Based on 43,932 total pupils in Waltham Forest: 2,728 with EHCPs and 5,339 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Waltham Forest | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.21% | 5.34% | +0.87 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 12.15% | 14.22% | -2.07 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 18.6 | — | #75 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 84.9 | ≈ 100 | Rank #75 |
Waltham Forest has a Gera SNEPI of 84.9 — ranking #75 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 2,728 pupils with EHCPs and 5,339 receiving SEN support out of 43,932 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Waltham Forest SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Waltham Forest?
- In 2024/25, 6.21% of pupils in Waltham Forest have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 2,728 pupils out of 43,932 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Waltham Forest receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 5,339 pupils in Waltham Forest (12.15%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Waltham Forest's GSNEPI?
- Waltham Forest has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 84.9, ranking #75 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 Waltham Forest compare to the England average for SEN?
- Waltham Forest's EHCP rate of 6.21% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.87 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 12.15% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 84.9 (England average ≈ 100).
How Waltham Forest's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Waltham Forest is 84.9, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.21% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 116.3
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(12.15% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 85.5
- Specialist Places Component: 18.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 53.1
- GSNEPI = (116.3 + 85.5 + 53.1) ÷ 3 = 84.9
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 Waltham Forest →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 Waltham Forest 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.