"Learning and Achieving Together"

WELCOME TO
SIR TOM FINNEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
I 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 Stringer

Headteacher

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If you need help with filling in forms such as PIP or DLA, We will be holding a morning session to assist on Thursday, 25th September 2025. If you would like support with your application, please call to make an appointment in advance, as spaces will be limited. Mandy/Sarah

We hope everyone has had a wonderful and restful holiday! We're excited to welcome all our students back to school on Wednesday, 3rd September!

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to send messages, drop in, for the thoughtful very generous gifts and the very kind words in all the lovely cards celebrating our retirement. It really means a lot. 17 years of STFCH so many memories, it's been quite a journey. Thank you to every single young person, their families, colleagues, Governors and professionals for all your support, we're incredibly proud of having been part of an amazing school. Shaun and Jen Jukes

Due to a major crash the M6 has been closed at Leyland. Schools transport has made the decision they would like to start collecting students as soon as possible from 1:30pm onwards. If any parents want to collect their child rather than using the taxis and minibuses, please make your way to school ASAP. Any questions, please contact the school office on 01772 795749

Thank You for a Great Year! As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we want to say a big thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing year of learning, growth, and community. Our last day of term is Friday, 18 July 2025. Students return back to school on Wednesday, 3 September. We wish everyone a safe, happy, and restful summer break! See you in the new school year!

Upper School - Group 10 raised £50 by selling lemonade for Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool. Well done group 10!

The school had another fantastic opportunity to take a group of our students fishing through the Masonic Fishing Charity. It was a perfect day for fishing and the students had an important outdoor learning experience. Some of the students had fished before, for some it was a new experience - they all thoroughly enjoyed the day and got a medal and a certificate presented to them at the end of the day.

Yesterday we welcomed back some familiar faces to say a fond farewell to Shaun Jukes who retires at the end of term. Shaun has been Headteacher at Sir Tom Finney Community High School since its inception in 2008, his leadership has inspired many to achieve their professional potential and his ethos of always putting Children, Young People and their families at the centre of everything STFCH aims to achieve will be a lasting legacy #makingadifference

Congratulations to June's 50/50 club winners, lucky numbers 27, 28, 98, and 108, who won £25, £15, £10, and £5!

Under 16 boys enjoyed themselves representing Preston North End at the Premier League disability tournament at Everton this week.

Our U16 Girls were crowned U16 Lancashire School Games Champions for 2024/25 this afternoon. The team have taken part in numerous tournament days and their hard work and consistent positive performances have achieved the right to be crowned the winners! Well Done Team!

Congratulations to May's 50/50 club winners, lucky numbers 59, 58, 3, and 64, who won £25, £15, £10, and £5!

Today a group of KS3 and KS4 students visited Pear Tree School to participate in their 'Maths is Fun' Day. We all had a fabulous time putting our Mathematics skills to the test with lots of interactive and practical activities.