Attendance
At Holywell Primary & Nursery School we want all students to aim for 100% attendance. We set expectations of excellent attendance for all pupils and expect pupils to be in school every session and every day that school is open. We consider this paramount to pupils achieving their full potential and enhancing lifelong outcomes.
Excellent attendance is important for pupils to feel part of the school community and develop a sense of belonging. This supports each pupil’s all-round development, mental health, and well-being.
We believe good and regular attendance is when a pupil reaches at least 96% attendance; this means missing no more than 8 school days during an academic year. There is a strong correlation between good attendance and high achievement; good attendance levels maximise opportunities for each pupil to realise their full potential.
Evidence shows pupils with excellent school attendance are more likely to reach higher standards of achievement and be at less risk of exposure to crime and other safeguarding risks. Pupils who attend regularly are more likely to achieve better results than their peers that do not, both at Key Stage 2 tests in the primary phase, and in GCSE’s at secondary school.
100% | Excellent attendance | Full attendance and no days missed from school – the best chance of success |
96% | Good attendance
| 8 days missed from school |
95% | Below the expected level of attendance | 9 days missed – less chance of success and makes it harder for your child to make progress |
91% | Below the expected level of attendance and needs to improve | 18 days missed |
90% | Worrying and attendance needs to improve | 19 days missed (persistent absence threshold). Your child will find it very hard to make progress. |
85% | Poor attendance and must improve | 28 days missed |
80% | Poor attendance and must improve | 38 days missed |
Our attendance policy can be found on our policies page:
To report a child's absence, please telephone the school office on 0121 453 7829 to either speak with Mrs Chadwick or leave a message on the answer phone.
To request a leave of absence during term time, please complete the following form. Paper copies can be picked up from the office:
