Head of School, Sean Jones and Jac Jenkins; Curriculum and Pupil Development Leader, are determined to make every day count and get pupils into school every single day. As a reward in a recent draw, the pupils with the highest attendance seized the opportunity to soak Sean Jones in the playground. All the pupils gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Co-op Academy Rathbone caters for primary-aged boys who all have a EHCP for complex needs such as autism, ADHD and a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Statistically, they can be some of the lowest attending pupils nationally due to a variety of factors, as well as their needs.

Rathbone is bucking the trend at the moment with attendance placing the academy in the top 8% of special schools nationally and the top 2% for Years 3 and 4. This is fantastic progress, with attendance now around 4% higher than the same period in 2025.