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Westmorland and Furness — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Westmorland and Furness, 6.08% of pupils have an EHCP and 14.64% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Westmorland and Furness in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 6.08% of pupils in Westmorland and Furness have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 13.9 above the England average of 5.34%. A further 14.64% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Westmorland and Furness is 82.6 (rank #87 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Westmorland and Furness ranks #87 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 calculatedWestmorland and Furness vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Westmorland and Furness | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.08% | 5.34% | +0.74 pp |
| SEN support rate | 14.64% | 14.22% | +0.42 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 6,614 | — | of 31,918 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 10.8 | — | 345 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 82.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #87 / 153 |
Based on 31,918 total pupils in Westmorland and Furness: 1,941 with EHCPs and 4,673 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Westmorland and Furness | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 6.08% | 5.34% | +0.74 pp above |
| SEN support rate | 14.64% | 14.22% | +0.42 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 10.8 | — | #87 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 82.6 | ≈ 100 | Rank #87 |
Westmorland and Furness has a Gera SNEPI of 82.6 — ranking #87 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,941 pupils with EHCPs and 4,673 receiving SEN support out of 31,918 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Westmorland and Furness SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Westmorland and Furness?
- In 2024/25, 6.08% of pupils in Westmorland and Furness have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,941 pupils out of 31,918 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Westmorland and Furness receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,673 pupils in Westmorland and Furness (14.64%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Westmorland and Furness's GSNEPI?
- Westmorland and Furness has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 82.6, ranking #87 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 Westmorland and Furness compare to the England average for SEN?
- Westmorland and Furness's EHCP rate of 6.08% is above the England average of 5.34% by 0.74 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 14.64% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 82.6 (England average ≈ 100).
How Westmorland and Furness's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Westmorland and Furness is 82.6, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(6.08% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 113.9
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(14.64% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 103.0
- Specialist Places Component: 10.8 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 30.9
- GSNEPI = (113.9 + 103.0 + 30.9) ÷ 3 = 82.6
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 Westmorland and Furness →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 Westmorland and Furness 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.