Attendance & Holidays
There are clear links between high levels of attendance and high levels of attainment. Sawtry Village Academy promotes and celebrates school attendance and expects all students to strive for 100% attendance.
If your child is absent from school please contact the Academy before 8.30am.
Telephone 01487 830701 or email below:
Archers House – svaArchershouse@sawtryva.org
Ermine House – svaErminehouse@sawtryva.org
Norman House – svaNormanhouse@sawtryva.org
Saints House – svaSaintshouse@sawtryva.org
Oak House (Sixth Form) – svaOakhouse@sawtryva.org (Parent/Carer confirmation is required)
Attendance Bar Chart
Trust Attendance Letter September 2026 can be found HERE
Holidays and Exceptional Term Time Leave of Absence from School
Family holidays are no longer allowed to be taken during school term time. Families who take their children out of school for holidays without permission may be fined. However, there are situations where the Principal may use discretion to authorise the absence in exceptional circumstances. If you feel that such a holiday meets these criteria, please write to or email the Principal.
Further details about government policy and advice on this matter is available here.
The Meridian Trust policy on Attendance can be found here.
The Exceptional Term Time Leave of Absence Request Form (ETTLA) (2 pages) and Legal Information can be found below:
Exceptional Term Time Leave of Absence Request Form (ETTLA)
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Important Legal Information regarding Term Time Absence
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Annex D – Academy Contacts & Information in Respect of Attendance
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