Attendance

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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

Mrs Purshouse

Receptionist

Office Manager

Mrs Dhillon

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.