Every child has the right to an education that meets their individual needs and enables them to achieve their full potential. To fully benefit from learning opportunities, children need to feel safe, happy, and settled at school.
At Shepton Mallet Community Infants’ School & Nursery, we are committed to supporting every child to achieve their best. As part of this commitment, we monitor attendance regularly and work closely with families whenever attendance becomes a concern.
We all recognise that good attendance plays a vital role in a child’s education. Children who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve their full potential, develop positive relationships and feel confident in their learning.
We expect all pupils to achieve an attendance rate of at least 95%. While 95% may sound high, it actually means a child is absent from school for around 10 days each academic year. Missing school can lead to gaps in learning, making it harder for children to keep up with their classmates and achieve their very best.
By working together, families and school staff can help ensure that every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed, both academically and socially. We appreciate the support of parents and carers in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality.
Our attendance figures for last year 2024 to 2025 were:
Total pupil attendance – 94.3%
Our target attendance figure is 95%.
Children only get one chance at school, and your child’s chances of a successful future may be affected by not attending school regularly.
Please click here for resources for Families, Children’s Commissioner
Please click here to visit the government website for more information on school attendance.
