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This study aimed to examine the relationship between pupils' performance in English and their attitudes towardthe subject in primary schools. The study had two main objectives: to identify the factors that influence Englishperformance in Lwengo subcounty and to assess the level of pupils' attitudes towards English in the samesubcounty. A descriptive survey research design was used, with a study population of 170 respondents and asample size of 133 participants. The findings revealed that factors such as instructional materials, governmentpolicies, and teacher-related factors played a significant role in English performance. Additionally, the study foundthat positive attitudes towards English were associated with higher levels of performance. The government shouldprioritize the training of more teachers to accommodate the growing number of students in English classes.District education officers and school administrators should also arrange workshops and refresher courses toenhance teachers' skills in teaching the English language. Furthermore, the government should considerimproving teachers' remuneration to ensure sufficient numbers of full-time teachers. Regular school inspectionsshould be conducted to monitor teacher and student attendance. Finally, the school administration should organizedebates, seminars, and presentations to enhance the communication skills and competencies of both students andteachers.Keywords: English language, government, absenteeism, pupils