Written questions

Pupils: Absenteeism

Commons · Question 129824 · Tabled 27 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the most recent national rate of persistent pupil absence is in state-funded schools.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 29 Apr 2026

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.