Attendance and Punctuality

Attendance is a key factor if a pupil is to achieve good qualifications and have the chance to grow as an individual; socially, emotionally and personally.

We ask parents/carers to phone the school if your child is going to be absent or late. If we have not heard from you by the time your child is due to start school, our admin team will make a courtesy phone call to the named contact. Our office is manned from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday and outside these hours, we have an answer machine in operation, so it is easy for you to notify us of a pupil's absence or delay.  Please telephone 01707 830950 and leave your son/daughter's name and information relating to the delay/absence. 

We encourage pupil medical appointments to be booked outside of school hours when possible, to minimise disruption to their learning.  The school does not authorise time off for holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances. 

We have weekly celebrations where we recognise pupils with strong and improving attendance.  Please see the attendance policy for details.