Should we redefine persistent absence?
Absence rates remain above pre-pandemic rates. With that in mind, should the persistent absence measure now be redefined?
The impact of absence on Progress 8
We show the correlation between pupil absence in Years 10 and 11 and Progress 8 scores and explore how this relates to the disadvantage gap
Attendance on Summer strike days
We examine pupil attendance on last week's strike days, including impact by region and disadvantage, and school closures by region
Can attendance data be used to identify pupils on part-time timetables?
We try to use attendance data to work out how many pupils nationally might have been on a part-time timetable at some point in the Autumn or Spring terms 2022/23
Year 11 attendance this year
We use the latest Attendance Tracker data to analyse attendance and persistent absence among Year 11 pupils, nationally and regionally
Spring Term absence round-up
We bring you an up-to-date picture of absence across the country
Attendance code B: Not absent but not present at school
It is rare for pupils to be regularly educated off-site. But there are a small number of pupils who spend more time off site than at the school at which they are registered.
Absence from school on Fridays
An updated picture of pupil absence by day of the week
Attendance of disadvantaged pupils on World Book Day
We look at whether there was an increase in absence among disadvantaged pupils on World Book Day, Christmas Jumper Day and Children in Need Day.