Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
217
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(28/03/2023)
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95%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

9.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
32.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
15.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
41.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
1.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.4%
Pupils with SEN support
Ribbleton Hall Drive
Preston
PR2 6EE
01772795749

School Description

The school does not meet requirements on the publication of information about the pupil premium, a link to the school and college performance tables service or the school’s accessibility plan on its website. Since the previous inspection, the school has moved to newly refurbished and additional new-build premises at a new location. There have been a number of changes in governors since the last inspection, including a new chair of the governing body. Pupils at the school have a wide range of SEN and/or disabilities. These include Inspection report: Sir Tom Finney Community High School, 8–9 November 2017 Page 8 of 11 moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairment, physical disability and medical conditions, social, emotional and mental health needs and autistic spectrum conditions. All pupils have an education, health and care plan or statement of special educational needs. Some pupils have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Over half of the pupils at the school are known to be eligible for the pupil premium. This is high compared with the national average. There is a rising proportion of pupils from ethnic backgrounds, although this is presently below the national average. The school does not use any alternative providers.

Sir Tom Finney Community High School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 14% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 86% Strongly Agree 5% Agree 5% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>86, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 29% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 48% Strongly Agree 33% Agree 14% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>48, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 19% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 24% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 24% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 24% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 24% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 19% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 21 responses up to 29-03-2023

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