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York — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In York, 4.57% of pupils have an EHCP and 11.57% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in York in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 4.57% of pupils in York have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 14.4 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 11.57% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for York is 67.7 (rank #142 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
York ranks #142 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 calculatedYork vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | York | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.57% | 5.34% | -0.77 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.57% | 14.22% | -2.65 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 4,483 | — | of 27,772 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 12.6 | — | 350 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 67.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #142 / 153 |
Based on 27,772 total pupils in York: 1,269 with EHCPs and 3,214 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | York | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 4.57% | 5.34% | -0.77 pp |
| SEN support rate | 11.57% | 14.22% | -2.65 pp |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 12.6 | — | #142 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 67.7 | ≈ 100 | Rank #142 |
York has a Gera SNEPI of 67.7 — ranking #142 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 1,269 pupils with EHCPs and 3,214 receiving SEN support out of 27,772 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
York SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in York?
- In 2024/25, 4.57% of pupils in York have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 1,269 pupils out of 27,772 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in York receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 3,214 pupils in York (11.57%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is York's GSNEPI?
- York has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 67.7, ranking #142 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 York compare to the England average for SEN?
- York's EHCP rate of 4.57% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.77 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 11.57% is below the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 67.7 (England average ≈ 100).
How York's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for York is 67.7, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(4.57% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 85.6
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(11.57% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 81.4
- Specialist Places Component: 12.6 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 36.0
- GSNEPI = (85.6 + 81.4 + 36.0) ÷ 3 = 67.7
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 York →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 York 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.