Special schoolData as of May 2026

Sir Tom Finney Community High School

Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, PR2 6EE

Community special school

Pupils

237

Ages

11-19

FSM

45.2%

Attainment 8

0.3

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

0.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.02

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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About Sir Tom Finney Community High School

Sir Tom Finney Community High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.3. The school has around 237 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, PR2 6EE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Tom Finney Community High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Tom Finney Community High School

What is Sir Tom Finney Community High School's Ofsted rating?

Sir Tom Finney Community High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Sir Tom Finney Community High School's latest exam results?

Sir Tom Finney Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sir Tom Finney Community High School located?

Sir Tom Finney Community High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 6EE).

How many pupils attend Sir Tom Finney Community High School?

Sir Tom Finney Community High School has around 237 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sir Tom Finney Community High School with other schools?

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