Absence data and expectations
- Attendance: national, LA and school data Compare your school's attendance data to others locally and nationally, using our summary of the data and templates. Learn how the data is collected and how to make your own data tables using the DfE website.
- Attendance: persistent absence threshold and statistics Pupils are persistent absentees if they miss 10% of sessions or more. Learn how to analyse your data, and see the national statistics.
- Attendance: the legal requirements Parents have a legal responsibility to send their child to school. Read on for guidance on authorised absence and learn what to do if pupils aren't attending.
- New attendance guidance: summary of what the DfE expects The DfE published new non-statutory guidance on improving school attendance that applies from September 2022. There aren’t any new requirements, but be clear on what the DfE expects you to do to improve attendance.
- Study leave for pupils: requirements and guidance Find out if you can grant study leave and what you need to consider when granting it for pupils in year 11, 12 and 13. Plus, learn which absence codes to use, and whether study leave counts towards attendance figures.