The Government’s latest school attendance data has revealed the secondary schools with the worst absence rates in the city.
The new data - published on the Gov.uk website - shows pupil absence in schools between 2023 and 2024.
Overall rates of absence are calculated using data from across the academic year.
The Gov.uk website says: “Percentage of possible mornings or afternoons recorded as an absence from school for whatever reason, whether authorised or unauthorised, across the full academic year.”
While the data does not reveal the reason for the absences, it does highlight the schools where pupils are missing classes most frequently.
We’ve sifted through the data and picked out the top eight worst-performing Nottingham secondary schools when it comes to absences.
It’s worth noting that special schools have not been included.
Here are the top 8:
1. The 8 Nottingham secondary schools with the worst absence rates in the city
Data has revealed the secondary schools with the worst absence rates in Nottingham | Getty Images Photo: Getty
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2. The Bulwell Academy
Overall rate of absence: 13.9% | Google Photo: Google
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3. Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Overall rate of absence: 12.2% | Google Photo: Google
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4. Park Vale Academy
Overall rate of absence: 11.9% | Google Photo: Google