Sir Tom Finney Community High School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ribbleton Hall Drive Preston Lancashire PR2 6EE |
| Phone | 01772795749 |
| Reference Number | 135346 |
Sir Tom Finney Community High School continues to perform well as a good school, building on its previous inspection in 2017. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively. Students appreciate their school and engage enthusiastically in a broad curriculum that emphasizes personal development and skills necessary for their future. Diversity is embraced, and supportive relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a strong sense of community and safety within the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 237 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.71%
Girls: 36.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| 9 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 10 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 11 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 12 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 13 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| Indian | 8% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and included in all school activities.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, communication, and independence.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils.
- Staff adapt the curriculum effectively to meet individual needs.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and trusting.
- The school provides a calm environment for reflection and spiritual growth.
- Many pupils exceed their EHC plan targets.
- There is a strong culture of teamwork among staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in a few subjects, including reading in key stage 4 and sixth form, is not well-defined, impacting pupil achievement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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