The data available on this page summarises cumulative pupil absence levels from September 2023/24 onwards. The data gives a summary of the levels of attendance and absence for Primary, Post-Primary and Special School settings, broken down into Free School Meal Entitlement (FSME) bands.
This should provide schools and Boards of Governors with benchmark data against which they can compare their own school.
Schools are advised that following a SIMS upgrade it is now possible to edit the date range.
Guidance is available via the links below:
- Attendance and LM Reports - Post Primary and Special using Timetable
- Attendance Absence Reports
- Attendance Reports - Primary and Special not using Timetable
Any queries in relation to this data should be submitted by email to: attendance@education-ni.gov.uk
Pupil Absence Data by Free School Meal Bands - September to March 2024