0.71% of half days missed due to unauthorised absence in 2005/06 (0.79 per cent in England)
2.4% of primary pupils did not have English as their first language inJanuary 2006 (12.5 per cent in England)
2.4% of pupils with SEN statements in January 2006 (2.9 per cent inEngland)
6.7% of nursery and primary school pupils taking free school meals inJanuary 2006 (13.3 per cent in England)
Hampshire's annual performance assessment report states: "Attendance isgood. The number of children and young people attending and remaining inschool is also improving because the council has targeted additionalsupport to this area. Achievement is good for looked-after children andthose from minority ethnic groups because there is a well co-ordinatedsupport service."
Source: Department for Education and Skills.
