The pie chart illustrates the percentage distribution of reasons for low attendance in underperforming schools in the UK.
Overall, working parents made up the largest proportion, while upbringing accounted for the smallest. The chart highlights a clear gap between the highest and lowest contributing factors.
In detail, working parents represented the largest segment, at 40%. This was followed by lack of school discipline, which made up 25%. Peer group pressure was also a notable factor, contributing 15% to the overall distribution.
At the lower end, bullying accounted for 12%, while upbringing made up just 5% of the total, making it the least significant factor. Combined, the three smallest categories – peer pressure, bullying, and upbringing – represented 32% of the total. This contrasts with the top two factors, which together accounted for 65%, suggesting they are the primary drivers of poor attendance in low-ranking schools.
