At Peartree Primary School, we take attendance seriously. We expect every child to be at school, on time, every day. If your child is ill, we ask that you let us know by 9.30am on the day of absence.

90% attendance sounds OK but it is the same as…     

• ½ a day of school missed every week
• 4 whole weeks of school missed in a year
• Over ½ a year missed in total from Reception to year 6

80% attendance is the same as…     

• 1 day of school missed every week
• 8 whole weeks of school missed in a year
• Over 1 year missed in total from Reception to year 6

Attendance over 93%   

• Improved SATs results at primary school
• Students achieve an average of 75% A*-C GCSE grades at secondary school

Attendance below 90% 

• SATs results lower at primary school
• Students achieve an average of 25% A*-C GCSE grades at secondary school

Lateness

• 5 minutes late each day means 3 days lost each year

The children’s learning, mental health, friendships and potential to earn well in the future is affected by their attendance. Work with us to help them maximise their potential by ensuring they attend regularly at school.

Attendance Policy

Our Attendance Policy is available via the link below. The second link will take you to Department of Education guidance on attendance. The third link provides information on issuing penalty notices for unauthorised absence.