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Key Figures
Attendance & Behaviour
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and behavioural record
Attendance Rate
91.1
%
Below national average (92.6%)
Unauthorised2.3%
Suspension Rate4.6%
Key Attendance Metrics
Arrows show year-on-year trend · Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.6%
91.1%↓ -0.3pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 17.4%
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Persistent Absence
Nat: 2.1%
2.3%↑ +0.1pp
Unauthorised Absence
Nat: 4.8%
4.6%↓ -1.2pp
Suspension Rate
Nat: 7.4%
8.9%↑ +0.3pp
Overall Absence Rate
Nat: 5.3%
6.6%
Authorised Absence
0.1%
Permanent Exclusion Rate
5-Year Attendance Trends
Overall attendance — school vs national average
Attendance — School vs National
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised
| Absence Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authorised Absence | 6.6% |
| Unauthorised Absence | 2.3% |
| Total Overall Absence | 8.9% |
Rates calculated as percentage of possible sessions missed. National overall absence: 7.4%
Behaviour — Suspensions & Exclusions
Historical rates by academic year
Historical Exclusion & Suspension Rates
| Year | Permanent Exclusion Rate | Suspension Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 23/24 | 0% | 5.8% |
| 22/23 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| 21/22 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
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King Edward VI Northfield