National statistics announcement

Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2017 and spring term 2018

Indicative figures on overall, authorised, unauthorised and persistent absence by school type.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 30 August 2017
• Last updated: 6 May 2021 — See all updates

• Release date: 18 October 2018 9:30am (confirmed)

These statistics will be released on 18 October 2018 9:30am