At Brookhouse, our school attendance target for all pupils is at least 97%. 

Evidence shows that good school attendance links directly to long-term success and that even a few days of missed school can have a significant impact on a child's future prospects.

Academic Achievement and Attainment

• Performance Gap: Students with 95–100% attendance are much more likely to meet academic benchmarks in reading, writing, and math.
• Secondary School Impact: Near-perfect attendance in secondary school drastically improves the likelihood of passing GCSEs; missing just 10 additional days can halve the odds of achieving key grades. 

   

Economic and Career Impact

• Earnings and Employment: Regular attendance is strongly linked to higher lifetime earnings and increased stability in the job market, as frequent absences can limit future career opportunities.
• Habit Formation: Consistently attending school helps cultivate key skills, such as reliability, time management and personal responsibility. 

   

Social and Emotional Development

• Well-being and Safety: Maintaining regular attendance supports the development of strong peer relationships, confidence and resilience. It also acts as a protective factor against risks associated with social isolation and exploitation.