Top 10% of schools in the country for attendance 

We have once again received notification that our attendance rate for this academic year is in the top 10% of all schools nationally. We would like to thank all parents and carers for their support in ensuring that their child has strong attendance.  

The evidence demonstrates that pupils with at least 97% attendance achieve well. The evidence also demonstrates that those with below 97% do not achieve well, which is why we place so much emphasis on the importance of strong attendance.

What the percentages really mean.

100% – 97%

You are doing really well and we are very pleased with your Attendance.

96% – 93%

This is good but below our school target and we would like to see an improvement.

92% – 90%

Your attendance is starting to make us worry.

Your attendance will be monitored and we would expect to see an improvement.

90% and below

This is called Persistent Absenteeism and may be stopping you from being the best that you can be.

Your parents will be invited into school for a meeting with Mrs Mackey and the Education Welfare Officer.

A referral to the Education Welfare Service will be made.

Holidays during school time!

They really damage your attendance and make it impossible for your class reaching their target that week.

Mr Dugdale will not be authorise any holidays in school time. Further details can be found on our school policy.