Key Figures
Attendance & Absence
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and authorised/unauthorised split
Attendance Rate
85.5%
Attendance is below the national average of 92.9%.
Key Attendance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.9
85.5↓ -7.4pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 7.1%
14.5↑ +7.4pp
Overall Absence Rate
Nat: 2.1%
3.6↑ +1.5pp
Unauthorised Absence
Nat: 5%
10.9
Authorised Absence
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised absence
| Absence Type | Rate | National |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 10.9% | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 3.6% | 2.1% |
| Total Overall Absence | 14.5% | 7.1% |
Understanding This Data
Rates are calculated as the percentage of possible sessions missed. Authorised absences are agreed by the school (illness, medical appointments, religious observance). Unauthorised absences are not (term-time holidays, lateness without good cause). Persistent absence threshold is 10%+ of sessions missed. Source: DfE Pupil Absence in Schools statistics.