How many secondary school pupils have been persistently absent so far this year?
An overview of persistent absence in secondary schools so far this year compared to 2019/20 and 2020/21
Absence in primary schools so far this year
Absence in primary schools in the first half-term of this year was better than last year, but is still worse than pre-pandemic. A reduction in COVID infections is needed to avoid disruption this half-term.
How many asymptomatic pupils with COVID-19 are attending schools?
The latest ONS infection survey suggests not all children with COVID are missing school
What does secondary school absence look like this year?
Regional absences have become much more even, but large differences between Year groups persist. The latest insights from Aspire Attendance Tracker
Secondary school absences rise to highest levels this year with the North and Midlands hardest hit
Absences last week exceeded the previous high seen in the run-up to Christmas. The North East remains worst affected.
COVID cases and secondary school absence surge in the North East
Absences this week are high and increasing, particularly in the North East.
Attendance in primary schools before and after the last lockdown
Disadvantaged pupils in primary schools appear to have missed 50% more sessions than other pupils during the Autumn Term
How much school did Year 11 miss in the Autumn term?
Disadvantaged pupils missed the equivalent of one day of school per week in the Autumn term 2020