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Research Summary: Official Statistics: Pupil attendance in schools
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 25 September 2026
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The UK Department for Education has released official statistics on pupil attendance and absence across state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools. These statistics encompass overall attendance rates as well as categorised authorised and unauthorised absences.
Why it matters
Reliable data on pupil attendance is crucial for understanding the effectiveness of educational provision and identifying areas requiring intervention. These statistics inform strategic planning for resource allocation, policy development related to educational access, and operational adjustments to support student engagement.
Key insights
- Official statistics detail pupil attendance levels in state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools.
- The data includes metrics for overall attendance.
- Absence data is segmented into authorised and unauthorised categories.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/pupil-attendance-in-schools--101
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