Good attendance is strongly linked to academic progress, confidence and future opportunity. However, at Sancton Wood, we know that the story behind a child’s attendance is often far more complex than statistics can show.
In a recent message to families, Principal Richard Settle highlighted research shared by the Department for Education:
Students in Year 11 who miss 10% or more of school time are 50% less likely to achieve a grade 5 in GCSE English and maths.
These figures matter — and they remind us why consistent attendance is so important.
