1.1% of primary pupils with special educational needs statements in January 2004 (1.6 per cent in England)
0.61% of half days missed due to unauthorised absence in all schools in 2003/04 (0.72 per cent in England)
0.12% of the school population excluded permanently in 2002/03 (0.12 per cent in England)
Angus Adams, cabinet member for education and lifelong learning at Dudley Council, said: "I am delighted to see absence figures are on a downward trend. The latest figure shows our continued efforts are working."
Source: Department for Education and Skills.
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