Official figures · Absence
Schools in Lancaster by overall absence
32 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Lancaster. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 2 | Cawthorne's Endowed School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 3 | Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Urgent improvement | |
| 4 | Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 5 | Moorside Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 6 | Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 7 | Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 8 | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 9 | St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 10 | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 11 | Bentham Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 12 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 13 | Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 14 | Caton Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 15 | Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 16 | Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 17 | Austwick Church of England VA Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 18 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Secondary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 19 | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 20 | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 6.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 21 | Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 22 | Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 6.2% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 23 | Willow Lane Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 24 | Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 25 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Secondary · Academy converter | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 26 | Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Primary · Community school | 7.0% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 27 | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Secondary · Academy converter | 8.2% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 28 | The Loyne Specialist School Community special school | 8.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 29 | Castle View Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 8.9% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 30 | Our Lady's Catholic College Secondary · Voluntary aided school | 10.3% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 31 | Lancaster High School Secondary · Academy converter | 11.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 32 | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Primary · Academy sponsor led | 12.3% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement |
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