Improving pupils’ attendance
Leaders at the school monitor pupils’ attendance closely. They analyse data regularly to identify trends in the attendance of groups of pupils. There is a considered approach to intervening when pupils’ attendance falls below specified levels. This involves staff at all levels and outside agencies. The school uses a variety of strategies to improve attendance and a strong feature is the regular evaluation of the impact of these strategies on individual pupils. Leaders regularly communicate the importance of good attendance to pupils and parents. Pupils appreciate the school’s rewards systems. They are able to gain rewards for positive engagement and good behaviour as well as high levels of attendance.The school’s work in this area has led to attendance improving year on year, and the school’s attendance compares favourably with that of similar schools, although it remains substantially below pre-pandemic levels. The attendance of pupils who are eligible for free school meals is above the national average and of similar schools.