The Olive has eighth lowest pupil absence in England
Pupils at The Olive School, Blackburn have some of the best attendance records of other schools in England after being named as having the eighth lowest pupil absence rates in the country.
Pupil absence data for the 2017/18 academic year was released by the Department for Education today (Thursday 21st March).
Susannah Berry, Principal, said:
“We try to instil a sense of responsibility and discipline in all our children and that includes the basic need to come to school every day so they can learn. Well done pupils.”
The Olive is part of Star Academies, one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts. In total, eight of Star Academies’ secondary schools have been ranked in the top 50 schools in England with the lowest pupil absence rates. The eight Star Academies secondary schools, along with their overall position in the performance table, are:
- Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham – ranked 1st
- Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Manchester – ranked 2nd
- Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School, Blackburn – ranked 5th
- Eden Boys’ School, Preston – ranked 6th
- Eden Boys’ School, Bolton – ranked 8th
- Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School, Blackburn – ranked 9th
- Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester – ranked 15th
- Eden Girls’ School, Slough – ranked 50th
The Olive School, Preston was also named in the top 1% of England’s primary schools with the lowest pupil absence rates an absence rate of 2.3%.
Mufti Hamid Patel CBE, Chief Executive of Star Academies, said:
“It is no coincidence that seven of our secondary schools that are in the top 1% for absence are also in the top 5% for academic achievement based on Progress 8 scores. It’s been proven that there is a strong correlation between good levels of attendance and high levels of attainment. Our teaching staff work hard to plan and deliver engaging sessions for our pupils to inspire them to want to be in school each day. We are also fortunate to have the support of our parents and carers who encourage and ensure their children turn up on time every day, ready to learn.”
Added By: Star Academies | Date Added: 21st Mar 2019 | Posted In: Latest News