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Key Figures
Attendance & Behaviour
Pupil absence patterns, persistent absence, and behavioural record
Attendance Rate
61.7
%
Below national average (92.6%)
Unauthorised10.0%
Plank-Walkin' Rate96.2%
Key Attendance Metrics
Arrows show year-on-year trend · Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 92.6%
61.7%↓ -12.3pp
Overall Attendance
Nat: 17.4%
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Persistent Desertion
Nat: 2.1%
10.0%↑ +0.5pp
Unauthorised Shore Leave
Nat: 4.8%
96.2%↑ +69.8pp
Plank-Walkin' Rate
Nat: 7.4%
38.3%↑ +12.3pp
Overall Desertion Rate
Nat: 5.3%
28.3%
Authorised Absence
0%
Permanent Plank-Walkin' Rate
5-Year Attendance Trends
Overall attendance — school vs national average
Attendance — School vs National
Absence Breakdown
Authorised vs unauthorised
| Absence Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Authorised Shore Leave | 28.3% |
| Unauthorised Shore Leave | 10.0% |
| Total Overall Desertion | 38.3% |
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 Plank-Walkin' Rate | Suspension Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 0% | 96.2% |
| 23/24 | 0% | 26.4% |
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