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West Berkshire — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In West Berkshire, 5.92% of pupils have an EHCP and 16.39% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in West Berkshire in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.92% of pupils in West Berkshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 10.8 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 16.39% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for West Berkshire is 88.6 (rank #50 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
West Berkshire ranks #50 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 calculatedWest Berkshire vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | West Berkshire | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.92% | 5.34% | +0.58 pp |
| SEN support rate | 16.39% | 14.22% | +2.18 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 6,735 | — | of 30,189 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 13.9 | — | 421 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 88.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #50 / 153 |
Based on 30,189 total pupils in West Berkshire: 1,786 with EHCPs and 4,949 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | West Berkshire | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.92% | 5.34% | +0.58 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 16.39% | 14.22% | +2.18 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 13.9 | — | #50 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 88.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #50 |
West Berkshire has a Gera SNEPI of 88.6 — ranking #50 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,786 pupils with EHCPs and 4,949 receiving SEN support out of 30,189 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
West Berkshire SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in West Berkshire?
- In 2024/25, 5.92% of pupils in West Berkshire have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,786 pupils out of 30,189 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in West Berkshire receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,949 pupils in West Berkshire (16.39%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is West Berkshire's GSNEPI?
- West Berkshire has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 88.6, ranking #50 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 West Berkshire compare to the England average for SEN?
- West Berkshire's EHCP rate of 5.92% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.58 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 16.39% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 88.6 (England average ≈ 100).
How West Berkshire's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for West Berkshire is 88.6, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.92% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 110.8
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(16.39% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 115.3
- Specialist Places Component: 13.9 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 39.9
- GSNEPI = (110.8 + 115.3 + 39.9) ÷ 3 = 88.6
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 West Berkshire →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 West Berkshire 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.