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Wokingham — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In Wokingham, 4.51% of pupils have an EHCP and 11.69% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in Wokingham in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.51% of pupils in Wokingham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 15.4 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 11.69% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Wokingham is 68.5 (rank #141 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
Wokingham ranks #141 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 calculatedWokingham vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | Wokingham | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.51% | 5.34% | -0.82 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.69% | 14.22% | -2.53 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 5,578 | — | of 34,419 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 13.6 | — | 468 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 68.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #141 / 153 |
Based on 34,419 total pupils in Wokingham: 1,554 with EHCPs and 4,024 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | Wokingham | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.51% | 5.34% | -0.82 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.69% | 14.22% | -2.53 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 13.6 | — | #141 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 68.5 | ≈ 100 | Rank #141 |
Wokingham has a Gera SNEPI of 68.5 — ranking #141 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,554 pupils with EHCPs and 4,024 receiving SEN support out of 34,419 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
Wokingham SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in Wokingham?
- In 2024/25, 4.51% of pupils in Wokingham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,554 pupils out of 34,419 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in Wokingham receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 4,024 pupils in Wokingham (11.69%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is Wokingham's GSNEPI?
- Wokingham has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 68.5, ranking #141 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 Wokingham compare to the England average for SEN?
- Wokingham's EHCP rate of 4.51% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.82 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 11.69% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 68.5 (England average ≈ 100).
How Wokingham's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for Wokingham is 68.5, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.51% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 84.6
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(11.69% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 82.2
- Specialist Places Component: 13.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 38.9
- GSNEPI = (84.6 + 82.2 + 38.9) ÷ 3 = 68.5
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 Wokingham →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 Wokingham 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.