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OpenURN 135346

Sir Tom Finney Community High School

Community special school · Preston · PR2 6EE

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Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

255

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 11–19, in Preston, Lancashire, 255 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 48.8%.

Open schools in Preston
180
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR2
43
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR2

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135346

Location

Address
Ribbleton Hall Drive
Postcode
PR2 6EE
Town
Preston
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
255
Boys / girls
162 / 93
School capacity
245
Capacity fill
255 / 245 (104%)
Free school meals
48.8%
FSM pupils
84
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01772795749
Website
www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk

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