Absence, Attendance and Penalty Notices

Being at school is important!

We understand that sometimes attendance at school is unavoidable, but this should be the exception. Missing school can have a significant impact on a child’s education. Thank you for working together to aim for high attendance.

What impact does my child’s level of attendance have?

  • 97%+ school target
  • 97 – 100% Well done
  • 91 – 96% Risk of underachievement
  • 85 – 90% Serious risk of underachievement
  • Below 85% Serious cause for concern and underachievement. 

Is my child too ill for school?

Find out here!

Need to complete an absence request form?

Any absence from school needs to be authorised by the school. Unauthorised absence may be subject to a penalty notice from Hampshire County Council.

Find out about Hampshire's Penalty System here

As a school, we promote 100% attendance. We also uphold the penalty system.
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Did you know?

Categories Learning days lost
Acceptable sickness & unforeseen absences. 98% = 4 days
97% = 6 days
96% = 8 days
Attendance below 95% is of concern to the school & you will be contacted automatically.10 days unauthorised absences for holidays over the year mean you will only achieve 95% attendance. Sickness & medical appointments, although usually unavoidable & authorised, will add further to your child’s absence record. 95% = 10 days
94% = 12 days
93% = 14 days
92% = 16 days

Poor attendance

Attendance below 90% is a serious concern. Your child has now missed nearly 4 weeks’ education. You may be referred to the Early Help team at the local authority.

91% = 18 days
90% = 20 days
89% = 21 days
88% = 23 days
87% = 25 days
86% = 27 days
Very poor attendance 85% = 29 days
84% = 31 days
82% = 35 days
80% = 39 days

Hampshire Guidance

School Policy

Our school policy on attendance can be found here.

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