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Attendance

Attendance Policy

EYFS support

Improving Attendance

Penalty Notice Information

Dear Families,

At the end of Summer 2025, our overall pupil attendance was 93.4%, slightly below the national average of 94.8%. Around 21% of our pupils were classified as persistent absentees, meaning they missed 19 or more days during the academic year for any reason. This figure is higher than the national average and something we are committed to improving.

We know that regular attendance is vital for academic progress, social development, and long-term success. That’s why we’re working closely with families to understand the challenges and support pupils in attending school consistently.

Together, we can make a real difference. If you have concerns or need support with your child’s attendance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Miss Tolley or any member of school team.

As a school, we offer many supportive measures to improve attendance. These staff members can support you directly with attendance:

Headteacher

Mrs Purshouse

Assistant Headteacher

Ms Tolley

Education Welfare

Mrs Roe

Mr S Jones

Receptionist

Mrs Dhillon

Office Manager

Attendance Incentives

Mr Potato Head Challenge

How it Works:

Each class has its own Mr Potato Head.

Each week, the attendance of each class is tracked, if it meets the set criteria (e.g., 96% or higher, improved attendance from previous week or reduced number of late marks) the winning class will earn an accessory or part to add to their Mr Potato Head.

Rewards:

Completing the Mr Potato Head can lead to further rewards for the class, such as extra playtime, hot chocolate and a biscuit or other fun activities.

Attendance Newsletters

Attendance Newsletter - Spring 2026

Our wonderful children explain in this video why attending Goldthorn Park is special to them — celebrating pupil voice and our incredible school community. This year, we are working together to increase our school attendance and punctuality. At the end of Autumn term 2025, school attendance was 93.6% (national average is around 94.9%). Around 19% of our pupils were persistent absentees (had 19+ days absent for any reason during the academic year), which is more than Nationa

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