Attendance percentage
94.7%
Needs attention
Benchmark0.3 pts below
England 93.1%1.7 pts above
95%
Above England, but below the 95% benchmark.
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School Attendance Calculator
Use the full calculator for current attendance, future absence, recovery planning and year-to-date estimates in one place.
Estimates only. Check your school's own records when decisions matter.
Reviewed 12 July 2026. Estimates only — check your school record for formal decisions.
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Attendance calculator
Check current attendance, future absence impact, or what recovery could take.
Live estimates update as you type. The figures shown are guides, not official records.
Current attendance
Choose the input style that best matches the figures you already have.
Absence estimate
Estimate based on the details entered
Days missed10
Sessions missed20
One school day usually equals two sessions.
What this means
This estimate suggests 94.7% attendance, with about 10 days or 20 sessions missed so far. That is above the latest England comparator, but below the 95% benchmark, so it may still need attention. Check the school record if you are unsure.
Optional estimateAttendance so far this year Useful early in the school year when only a few days have happened. Open estimateHide estimate
This optional estimate uses academic-year dates and missed days. It becomes interactive once the page finishes loading.
Latest 2026/27 comparator not published yet; using latest complete academic year.
Quick FAQs
Short answers for this calculator
A few practical answers for this tool. For formal questions, use your school's own records and current official guidance.
What counts as possible sessions?
Possible sessions are the total morning and afternoon sessions that could have been attended so far.
Can I use days instead of sessions?
Yes. Multiply full school days by two to get sessions, or use the days missed option in the calculator.