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Welcome to Sir Tom Finney Community High School

WELCOME TO SIR TOM FINNEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLI am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher at Sir Tom Finney Community High School.We are a Lancashire County Council Special School for students and young people from 11–19 with an Education Health and Care Plan.Our shared core values help to define who we are as a school and underpin everything we do and the decisions that are made.We challenge, inspire, empower and prepare our learners for adulthood.We provide meaningful, achievable challenges that encourage students to stretch their abilities, build resilience, and celebrate progress.We spark curiosity, creativity, and ambition by creating engaging learning experiences that motivate every student to reach their full potential.We foster confidence, independence, and self-belief by recognising each learner’s strengths and supporting their individual journey.We support each student to develop the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to lead a fulfilling life and contribute to their community in a way that is meaningful to them.We pride ourselves on offering a happy, safe, caring and stimulating educational environment which ensures the unique nature of our students and their individual needs can be met.I hope you enjoy looking around the website and find it useful in gaining a clear insight into what we have to offer at Sir Tom Finney Community High School.Please feel free to contact school if you have any queries or require any additional information.Katy StringerHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Community special school

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

237 Total

No. of Boys

151 (63.7%)

No. of Girls

86 (36.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:9%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:91%
England:2%

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Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment activities and days are provided to enable learners to develop their confidence, independence and resilience in conjunction with teaching the importance of keeping physically and mentally healthy. All activities provide extended learning opportunities as well as having fun with peers!

Educational/Residential Visits
Integrated Sports
Football

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed