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.

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.

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Find out about Hampshire's Penalty System here

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

Find out more here

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.