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.
13. King David Primary School, Wavertree
King David Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 7.7% | dglimages - stock.adobe.com (illustrative purposes only)
14. Mosspits Lane Primary School, Wavertree
Mosspits Lane Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 7.9%. | Google Street View
15. Pleasant Street Primary School, Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street Primary School had a persistent absence rate of 8.1%. | Google Street View