Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Community special school in Preston (Lancashire).
Location
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ABOUT US Welcome to Sir Tom Finney Community High School! We are a nurturing and inclusive community dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where every child is valued and empowered to thrive.
Our school is committed to meeting the unique needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering personalised learning and opportunities for growth in a caring atmosphere. At Sir Tom Finney Community High School, we believe in celebrating each childs strengths and potential.
Together, with our dedicated staff, families, and community, we work to ensure every student has the tools, guidance, and encouragement they need to achieve success, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. Thank you for visiting our website we are excited to be part of your journey!
The school is open from 8:55am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday Further information of our school day can be found here.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 135346
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Preston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2008
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Garry Harper | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Elizabeth Ann Gunn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Paula Jane Durrant | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Katy Stringer | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2035 |
| Mrs Lyndsay June Williams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Marie Paula Barlow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Chester | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Robert William Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record