Key Figures
Attendance & Absence
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and authorised/unauthorised split
Attendance Rate
89.6%
Attendance is below the national average of 92.9%.
Key Attendance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.9
89.6↓ -3.3pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 7.1%
10.4↑ +3.3pp
Overall Absence Rate
Nat: 2.1%
0.7↓ -1.4pp
Unauthorised Absence
Nat: 5%
9.7
Authorised Absence
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised absence
| Absence Type | Rate | National |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 9.7% | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Total Overall Absence | 10.4% | 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.