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Key Figures
Attendance & Behaviour
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and behavioural record
Attendance Rate
90.4
%
Below national average (92.6%)
Unauthorised3.1%
Suspension Rate13.3%
Key Attendance Metrics
Arrows show year-on-year trend · Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.6%
90.4%↓ -0.6pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 17.4%
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Persistent Absence
Nat: 2.1%
3.1%↑ +1.2pp
Unauthorised Absence
Nat: 4.8%
13.3%↑ +1.9pp
Suspension Rate
Nat: 7.4%
9.6%↑ +0.6pp
Overall Absence Rate
Nat: 5.3%
6.5%
Authorised Absence
0%
Permanent Exclusion Rate
5-Year Attendance Trends
Overall attendance — school vs national average
Attendance — School vs National
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised
| Absence Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 6.5% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 3.1% |
| Total Overall Absence | 9.6% |
Rates calculated as percentage of possible sessions missed. National overall absence: 7.4%
Behaviour — Suspensions & Exclusions
Historical rates by academic year
Historical Exclusion & Suspension Rates
| Year | Permanent Exclusion Rate | Suspension Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 0% | 13.3% |
| 23/24 | 0% | 11.3% |
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