Attendance
Regular school attendance is crucial for a child's academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being. Consistent attendance allows children to fully engage in their education, participate in lessons, and build strong relationships with peers and teachers. Missing school frequently can result in gaps in learning, making it harder for students to catch up and affecting their ability to keep pace with their peers.
Beyond academics, attending school regularly helps children develop essential life skills such as responsibility, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. It also provides a sense of routine and stability, which is especially important for emotional and social development.
Moreover, regular attendance supports positive mental health by offering a supportive environment where students can receive guidance, encouragement, and intervention if necessary. Establishing a strong attendance pattern early in a child’s school years sets the foundation for future success in education and beyond.
Our School Day
School opening times and registration times.
The school gates will open at 8.45am and close at 8.50am.
Registration will begin at 8.50am and close at 9.20am.
If your child arrives between 8.50am – 9.20am, you MUST accompany them to the school office and sign them in on the iPad. Your child will be marked as ‘Late’ on the register.
If your child arrives after 9.20am, your child will be marked as ‘Unauthorised’.
3.20pm - School Closes.
Leave of Absence
Regular attendance is vital for your child’s learning and progress. By law, all children of compulsory school age must attend school regularly.
When can my child miss school?
- Illness – If your child is too unwell to attend.
- Advance Permission – If the school authorises the absence.
Holidays in term time
- Headteachers cannot authorise holidays during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- Examples include serious illness or bereavement of a close family member, attendance at a funeral, or service personnel returning from active deployment.
- Cheaper holidays or work patterns are not exceptional circumstances.
How to apply
- Complete a Leave of Absence Request Form 2024 in advance and provide supporting evidence.
- The Headteacher will confirm in writing if the absence is authorised.
Unauthorised absence
- Taking your child out of school without permission will be recorded as unauthorised.
- Local authorities may issue a Penalty Notice if your child has 10 unauthorised sessions (5 school days) within a 10-week period:
- £80 if paid within 21 days
- £160 if paid within 28 days
(Fines apply per parent, per child.)
Why attendance matters Good attendance is linked to better achievement and future opportunities. For full details, see the Department for Education guidance on school attendance.
Further Questions?
Pleased read our Leave of Absence Frequently Asked Questions guide.