Finlay Community School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11414 pupils

Finlay Road, GL4 6TRWebsite01452530310

Good414 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils414

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Pupils414

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

414 / 420 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Hannah Williams

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 58%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.3%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence24.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support27.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty109 pupils (78%)

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (14%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (6%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)25

Teaching assistants (FTE)21

Support staff (FTE)30

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils414

Free school meals41.1%

English as additional language19.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British62.1%

White Other10.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.8%

Indian4.8%

Mixed Other3.6%

Black African2.9%

Unclassified1.7%

Bangladeshi1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.7%

Black Other1.4%

Pakistani1.4%

Mixed White & African1.4%

Other0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Asian Other0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,883

total expenditure per pupil

£-517 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,040

Support staff£1,831

Premises£297

Energy£119

Learning resources£316

Income per pupil£6,820

2023-24

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