School Opening Hours and Attendance

Gates open at 8:45am for 'soft start' 

School starts at 8.55am.

All pupils must be in school by this time.

School finishes at 3:15pm. 

The minimum expected attendance level for pupils is 96%. Please ensure your child is in school every day unless they are unwell, and you have notified the school.

School Absence

To report your child’s absence please phone: 0208 902 8003, email absence@elsley.brent.sch.uk or fill in the form below 

• Please remember to ring/email on the first day of a child’s absence
• Keep school updated if your child is going to be absent for a few days - please call daily.
• Avoid taking your child out of school in term time . Please take family holidays during the school holiday times ONLY as leave will NOT be granted.
• Make every effort to schedule medical appointments outside school time 
• Advice on whether you should send your child to school or not due to illness can be found here:

Attendance documents