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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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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 26 September 2026
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The UK Department for Education has released official statistics regarding pupil attendance and absence rates in state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools. The data covers overall attendance, as well as categorised authorised and unauthorised absences.
Why it matters
Monitoring pupil attendance and absence rates is critical for understanding educational engagement and outcomes, and for identifying potential areas for intervention. These statistics provide foundational data for policy development and resource allocation aimed at improving educational continuity and equity.
Key insights
- Official statistics have been published by the UK Department for Education.
- The statistics pertain to pupil attendance in schools.
- Data covers state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools.
- Information includes overall attendance levels.
- Data distinguishes between authorised and unauthorised absences.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/pupil-attendance-in-schools--100
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