Attendance

Attendance starts with belonging.

Being in school matters

At Trinity, we believe a child can only benefit from an excellent education if they are in school to receive it.

Strong attendance gives children and young people the best chance to benefit from everything school has to offer — not only lessons, but friendships, routines, support and experiences beyond the classroom.

 

Strong attendance is a shared priority across Trinity, built on close relationships with families and an understanding of each child’s circumstances.

Schools work to spot difficulties early and put the right support in place, bringing together attendance leads, pastoral teams, specialist colleagues and external partners where needed.
Inclusion is central to that approach. When pupils feel safe, valued and that they belong, they are more likely to attend and engage.

Attendance across Trinity

Last year, attendance across Trinity’s schools reached 95.3% in the primary phase and 93.3% in the secondary phase – both above the national averages of 94.8% and 91.6%.

Persistent absence fell to 12.8% and 18.5%, respectively, well below the national figures of 13.0% and 23.4%.

95.3% primary attendance

93.3% secondary attendance

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Primary school enrichment interactive learning in the park

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