Attendance & Punctuality
Civitas Academy expects the highest attendance and punctuality from all pupils, at all times.
We support pupils and their families to ensure that excellent attendance is achieved.
To read our Attendance & Punctuality Policy go to our policies page.
Key Information
Gates open at 8:40am and close at 8:55am. Pupils must then be in class and ready to learn.
EYFS and KS1 pupils are dismissed at 3:15pm.
KS2 pupils are dismissed at 3:25pm.
Our whole school target for overall attendance this academic year is 97% or better.
You can find your year groups attendance on the weekly bulletin.
Absence from Learning
Please complete this form to request any absence from learning, that requires a half a day or more away from school.
The form should be returned to the school office with any evidence to support the request. This will include appointment letters, texts, flight bookings etc.
Before requesting an absence, please refer to the school's policy on attendance.
Reporting pupil absences
To report a pupil absence you can either:
- email: [email protected]
- complete the online form: Absence Reporting | Civitas Academy
- telephone: 0118 467 6720
In all instances when reporting an absence we require details of the reason for absence and when using either email or the online form it is likely that the school will call to confirm the information and check in with you and your child(ren).
Please note that we are unable to accept sick or unwell as reasons for absence and will have to call to confirm the reason.