Attendance & Behaviour
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and behavioural record
Key Figures
86.2%
Attendance Rate
13.8%
Overall Absence
15.1%
Persistent Absence
19.0%
Suspension Rate
Pupil Absence — 5-Year Trend
Overall Absence Rate
% of sessions missed
20/21
21/22
22/23
23/24
24/25
Historical trend for overall absence vs possible sessions.
Unauthorised Absence
% of sessions missed without permission
20/21
21/22
22/23
23/24
24/25
Unauthorised absence trend (e.g., term-time holidays, lateness).
Absence Breakdown (Latest Available)
| Absence Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 8.6% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 5.2% |
| Total Overall Absence | 13.8% |
Rates are calculated as a percentage of total possible academic sessions.
Behaviour — Suspensions & Exclusions
Historical Exclusions Record
Tracking suspension and permanent exclusion rates over time
| Year | Permanent Exclusion Rate | Suspension Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 0.6% | 19.0% |
| 23/24 | 0.3% | 16.7% |
| 22/23 | 0.1% | 8.7% |
| 21/22 | 0.3% | 10.1% |
| 20/21 | 0.1% | 6.4% |
| 19/20 | 0% | 0% |
| 18/19 | 0% | 1.9% |
| 17/18 | 0.2% | 2% |
| 16/17 | 0.2% | 3% |
* A rate of 0% indicates that no suspensions or permanent exclusions were recorded for that academic year.
The latest suspension rate stands at 19.0%.