We take attendance seriously at Peartree. We expect every child to be at school, on time, every day. If your child is ill, please let us know by 9.30am on each day of absence. You can call us on 01707 881033 or email admin@peartreeprimary.org.
2018-2019
96.4%
2019-2020
96.1%
2020-2021
95.8%
2021-2022
95.1%
2022-2023
92.9%
90% attendance sounds OK but it is the same as…
- ½ a day of school missed every week
- 4 whole weeks of school missed in a year
- Over ½ a year missed in total from Reception to Year 6
80% attendance is the same as…
- 1 day of school missed every week
- 8 whole weeks of school missed in a year
- Over 1 year missed in total from Reception to Year 6
Attendance over 93%
- Improved SATs results at primary school
- Students achieve an average of 75% A*-C GCSE grades at secondary school
Attendance below 90%
- SATs results lower at primary school
- Students achieve an average of 25% A*-C GCSE grades at secondary school
Lateness
5 minutes late each day means 3 days lost each year
Children’s learning, mental health, friendships and potential to earn well in the future is affected by their attendance. Work with us to help them maximise their potential by ensuring they attend school regularly.