Attendance

Why is attendance important?

At our school we believe that in order to facilitate teaching and learning, good attendance is essential. Pupils cannot achieve their full potential if they do not regularly
attend school. Being around teachers and friends in  school is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care. 
Being in school is important to your child’s achievement, wellbeing, and wider development.

We understand that barriers to attendance can be complex, and that some pupils find it harder than others to attend school; therefore, we will continue to prioritise cultivating a safe and supportive environment at school, as well as strong, trusting relationships with parents and pupils. The school’s attendance lead is Mrs J. McDaid, and can be
contacted via the school email address valleyroadschool.org.uk.

 

We have a target for 96% attendance overall for the whole school. Everyone has their part to play. We know that children suffer from illness and, of course, we understand that 100% attendance is an amazing achievement and we reward this on a termly basis.

Weekly rewards are on offer in class and we celebrate with Trophies and Teds every week.

 

 

In our most recent survey, July 2025, 98% of  our parents and carers agree that good attendace is promoted by school.

 

 

Our attendance target for every pupil is 96%.We have a target for 96% attendance overall for the whole school. Everyone has their part to play. We know that children suffer from illness and, of course, we understand that 100% attendance is an amazing achievement and we reward this on a termly basis.

Weekly rewards are on offer in class and we celebrate with Trophies and Teds every week.

 

Punctuality

We also promote good punctuality. School gates and classroom doors open at 8.30am and school starts at 8.45am. If a pupil arrives after 8.45am when the yard gate is closed,they enter at main reception and will be given a late mark in the register.

Appointments
Where possible, all appointments for pupils should be made out of school hours. Parents will be responsible for ensuring their child only misses the amount of time necessary to attend the appointment. We require parents/carers  to provide confirmation of all appointments. This might be a letter, email or text message. 

 

 

Attendance Procedures   

Weekly attendance figures 

Autumn 2

Nov - Dec 2025 

 

Week 1

Week ending 

07/11/2025

95.6%

 

Week 2

Week ending

14/11/2025

94.6% 

Week 3

Week ending

21/11/2025

94% 

Week 4

Week ending 

28/11/2025

94.8%

Week 5

Week ending

05/12/2025

95%

Week 6

Week ending

12/12/2025

94.9%

Week 7

Week ending

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Class

Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes Attendance Lost Minutes
E1 98.9% 34 91.1% 26 94.4% 63 100% 52 90.5% 32 95.8% 62    
E2 89.5% 31 93% 0 86.5% 88 95.3% 51 91.6% 96 92.1% 68    
Scarlet 93.8% 5 96.3% 28 93.1% 77 93.9% 71 92% 76 82.7% 56    
Ruby 96.7% 42 90% 21 88.9% 75 91.1% 43 92.8% 30 95.6% 105    
Crimson 96.7% 7 91.1% 28 90% 26 90.6% 15 98.3% 24 92.2% 12    
Azul 98% 40 91.2% 0 94% 53 95.6% 25 93.8% 27 98.5% 19    
Sky 91.6% 54 93.2% 0 90.8% 25 94.4% 42 91.7% 22 98.3% 20    
Royal 98.3% 0 100% 15 97.9% 13 98.8% 16 96.7% 10 99.2% 14    
Sapphire 95.4% 20 94.6% 57 100% 136 95% 122 94.5% 15 98.7% 47    
Jade 95.7% 0 100% 16 100% 68 97.3% 7 100% 8 95.9% 26    
Verde 97% 0 97.3% 17 97.3% 103 96.4% 52 94.5% 17 90.9% 6    
Olive 93.6% 0 90.4% 24 90% 17 91.7% 24 98.8% 39 97.5% 14    
Apple 99.2% 44 98.8% 9 96.7% 20 92.9% 19 99.2% 53 98.3% 55    
                             
    277   241   764   539   450   504    

Attendance

Champions

of the

Week

  APPLE  

ROYAL

&

JADE

 

SAPPHIRE

&

JADE

  E1   JADE   ROYAL