Pupil absence in schools in England by Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility (referenced by location of pupil residence)

Absence of day pupils in schools in England. The dataset includes the total number of day pupils of compulsory school age, the total number of possible pupil sessions (also known as pupil half days) and the percentage of half days missed due to authorised absence, unauthorised absence and total absence in all schools. Figures covering maintained primary and secondary schools only for these variables are also included. Figures refer to area of residence rather than school location. Data is broken down by Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) Publisher: Neighbourhood Statistics Geographies: Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR) Geographic coverage: England Time coverage: 2006/07, 2007/08 Type of data: Administrative data Guidelines: This dataset can be used to provide figures the number and percentage of pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and can be used as a proxy measure of children in low income households