Attendance Matters

At Dudley Wood Primary School and Pre-School we believe that good attendance is vital for all children to be confident, happy and independent learners. Good attendance is 97% or above, no more than 6 days off school in a year.

Our aim is to give a clear and consistent message to parents/carers and children in our schools, which we will constantly reinforce in our day-to-day work. 

Good attendance is a priority at Dudley Wood Primary School and Pre-School and our target is to achieve 97% or above by the end of this academic year. 

Excellent attendance is important to ensure that children are settled in school and have the best opportunity to receive a complete education. 

All children are expected to attend school every day.

Term Dates

*Please note a change of date

The Autumn Term 2023 ends on Friday 22nd December.

The INSET day is now on Monday 8th January.

Summer 2023

Term ends - Tuesday 25th July

Autumn 2023

Term starts for children - Wednesday 6th September

Half Term - Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November

Term ends for children on Friday 22nd December

Spring 2024

Term starts - Tuesday 9th January

Half term - Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February

Term ends - Friday 22nd March

Summer 2024

Term starts - Monday 8th April

Inset day - Friday 24th May

Half Term - Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May

Term ends for children - Friday 19th July

May Bank Holiday - Monday 6th May

INSET days for the year:

Monday 4th September 2023

Tuesday 5th September 2023

Monday 8th January 2024

Friday 24th May 2024

Monday 22nd July 2024