Being around teachers and friends in a school or college environment is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care.

That’s why school attendance is so important!

In Hounslow, Reach Academy Feltham, Gunnersbury Catholic School and Cranford Community College have the best record in terms of pupils' absence, and significantly lower than the average percentage for the Borough.

By contrast, Springwest Academy and Space Studio West London both record high levels of overall absence, above 11%.