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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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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 26 September 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 various categories of absence, including overall, authorised, and unauthorised absence, across state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools. The publication focuses on providing data on these metrics.
Why it matters
This data is crucial for understanding the current state of engagement and presence within the educational system. It informs decision-making related to educational provision, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to improve student participation and outcomes.
Key insights
- Official statistics cover pupil attendance in state-funded primary, secondary, and special schools.
- Data includes overall attendance rates.
- Data differentiates between authorised and unauthorised absences.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/pupil-attendance-in-schools--105
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