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Research Summary: Official Statistics: Pupil attendance in schools
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- Original source
- UK Department for Education
- Summary & Analysis prepared by
- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 6 October 2026
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- 1 min
- Publication type
- Knowledge Resource
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- Open access
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The UK Department for Education has released official statistics detailing pupil attendance and absence rates across state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools. These statistics differentiate between overall, authorised, and unauthorised absences.
Why it matters
Accurate attendance data is crucial for understanding educational engagement and identifying potential areas for intervention within the education system. These statistics enable policymakers and educational leaders to assess the health and effectiveness of school operations and student participation.
Key insights
- The UK Department for Education has published official statistics.
- The data pertains to pupil attendance levels in state-funded schools.
- It includes figures for overall absence, authorised absence, and unauthorised absence.
- The scope covers primary, secondary, and special schools.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/pupil-attendance-in-schools--98
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