The ‘persistent absence’ figures refer to the percentage of pupils missing 10% or more of the mornings or afternoons they could attend.
Within the city, there was a wide disparity in the persistent absence rates in primary schools. Check out the 15 primary schools which had the lowest rates of persistent absence in the city.
Special schools and all-through schools - those which cover primary and secondary phases - have not been included in the list.
5. Childwall Church of England Primary School, Childwall
Childwall Church of England Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 6.3%. | Google
6. Whitefield Primary School, Boundary Lane
Whitefield Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 6.4%. | Google
7. Sudley Primary School, Aigburth
Sudley Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 6.7%. | Google
8. Dovedale Community Primary School, Mossley Hill
Dovedale Community Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 6.9% | Google Street View