Above 97%

Above 97%. Less than 6 days absence a year: Excellent attendance! Pupils with this attendance should achieve the best levels they can, leading to the best possible start in their education.

95%

95%. Less than 10 days absence in a year: Pupils with this attendance are likely to achieve their target levels and will be well prepared for starting secondary education.

90%

90%. 19 days absence over the year: Pupils with this attendance are missing a month of school per year and may fall behind in Maths and Literacy; it will be difficult for them to achieve their best.

85%

85%. 29 days absence in a year: These pupils are missing 6 weeks of school a year, it will be very difficult for them to keep up and achieve their best.

80%

80%. Pupils with this attendance are missing a day for every week of school. It will be almost impossible to keep up with work. Parents of pupils with this level of attendance could be issued with a Penalty Notice.