237
Pupils · 2024/25
15%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 29/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Sir Tom Finney Community High School · Secondary with sixth form · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
237
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
15%
FSM eligible
47%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, PR2 6EE
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 237 | 7.9 | 100% | 15% | 47% | 11% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 231 | 8.4 | 100% | 15% | 42% | 11% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 217 | 8.5 | 100% | 15% | 41% | 12% | 31% |
| 2021/22 | 185 | 7.7 | 100% | 16% | 43% | 11% | 32% |
| 2020/21 | 179 | 10.0 | 100% | 16% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 168 | 8.8 | 100% | 18% | 54% | 8% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 157 | 9.9 | 100% | 13% | 62% | 9% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 143 | 8.2 | 100% | 15% | 65% | 9% | 24% |
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