Attendance at Bursar Primary Academy

At Bursar Primary Academy, excellent attendance is promoted and supported through a variety of avenues.

Mrs Melhuish is our dedicated Attendance Officer. Please speak to her regarding any attendance related queries. She can be contacted via Class Dojo or directly via attendance@bursar.het.academy

Mrs Finney is the school’s Senior Attendance Champion (previously Attendance Lead Teacher) and Headteacher.

To request a Leave of Absence, a meeting must be held with either Mrs Melhuish or Mrs Finney BEFORE the leave takes place.

Please see the documents below.

Click to Download BPA Attendance Policy 2025 - 2026 [pdf 267KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Update to Penalty Notices Letter - July 2024 [pdf 268KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Attendance Leaflet 2024 [pdf 302KB] Click to Download
Click to Download HET - Penalty notices for school attendance are changing (2024 - 2025) PDF [pdf 155KB] Click to Download

Termly Attendance Challenges

Please see attached these fun and positive challenges that are designed to encourage good attendance, help pupils develop strong daily routines, and celebrate being in school every day. We really appreciate the support of our families in helping children make the most of their learning time.

Click to Download Summer Term 1 Attendance Challenge [pdf 247KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Eggcellent Easter Attendance Challenge [pdf 246KB] Click to Download
Click to Download JUMP INTO JANUARY ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE POSTER FOR CLOAKROOMS 2025 [pdf 206KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Christmas Tree Challenge [pdf 99KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Autumn Term 1 Poster [pdf 175KB] Click to Download