Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Ribbleton Hall Drive, PR2 6EE |
| School Website | www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1772795749 |
| URN | 135346 |
School Census
| Total | 217 |
| Girls/Boys | 77/140 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.5%/64.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 99 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2017 | Good |
| 23/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 86% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.00 mi)
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Preston Grange Primary School
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
(0.44 mi)
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Brookfield Community Primary School
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(0.58 mi)
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