The 12 best state secondary schools for attendance in and around Aylesbury Vale - and why it matters

Several top-performing state secondary schools in the Aylesbury Vale region also stand out for their ability to promote strong attendance rates among students.

The current academic year's secondary school examination period is well under way, and a recent report from the Department for Education highlights the significance of attendance. The study reveals that students who consistently attended school throughout Year 11 were approximately two times more likely to succeed. a Grade 5 in both their English and Maths GCSEs Compared to students who attend 90-95% of the time, this indicates that missing merely 10 days of school reduces the chances of achieving a strong pass by approximately half.

The Government’s full figures related to absenteeism and presence for the academic year 2023/24 at schools They have been released recently, and absenteeism continues to be a significant problem. The total absence rate – which represents the proportion of half-days missed across all students in England – remains persistently high compared to before the pandemic. Additionally, one in every five students was marked as 'persistently absent' from classes, almost twice the number seen prior to the pandemic.

Every absence counts, which is why we've examined how state-funded secondary schools within and near Aylesbury Vale fare regarding students skipping classes for whatever reason. We're focusing solely on local institutions where the total absentee rate remains below 10%, an impressive feat for their communities.

However, it should be mentioned that private and specialist schools are excluded from this data. Full-time schools that encompass Key Stage 4 (the phase where students typically take their GCSEs) are included; nonetheless, their attendance figures might incorporate those of primary school children as well.

The following 12 secondary schools have been selected: