Key Figures
Attendance & Absence
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and authorised/unauthorised split
Attendance Rate
85.2%
Attendance is below the national average of 92.9%.
Key Attendance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.9
85.2↓ -7.7pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 7.1%
14.8↑ +7.7pp
Overall Absence Rate
Nat: 2.1%
9.5↑ +7.4pp
Unauthorised Absence
Nat: 5%
5.3
Authorised Absence
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised absence
| Absence Type | Rate | National |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 9.5% | 2.1% |
| Total Overall Absence | 14.8% | 7.1% |
5-Year Attendance Trends
Overall absence — school vs national average
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.