Finton House School

School has 3 pupils with an EHC plan and 73 pupils identified as having SEND, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and speech and language difficulties, all receiving additional specialist help.

“Three pupils in the school have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The school has identified 73 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities, which include dyslexia, dyspraxia and speech and language difficulties, all of whom receive additional specialist help.”

The school has an extensive learning support team led by a SENCO, including learning support teachers, a behaviour specialist, counsellors, a speech and language therapist and an occupational therapist.

“We have an extensive learning support team that works closely with all class teachers. The team includes a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), Learning Support Teachers, a Behaviour Specialist Teacher, Counsellors, a Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist.”

School states explicit commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

“At Finton House we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils.”

Pastoral care described as central to school ethos, with focus on happy, resilient children

“Pastoral care is central to the ethos of Finton House. We are a welcoming and friendly school with a happy working environment for both children and staff alike because of the excellent relationships we build with one another.”

Art Department staffed by specialist teachers highly trained across drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles and 3D crafts

“Our specialist art teachers are highly trained in drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles and 3D crafts.”

Classes have approximately 18-20 children from Reception to Year 6.

“From Reception to Year 6 there are approximately 18-20 children in each class.”

A wide range of after-school clubs is offered, spanning drama, sport, cooking, technology and more.

“We have a wide range of after school clubs on offer from Drama, Chess, Cooking, Jewellery, M-Tech, and Grandfriends Club to Karate, Strictly Dancing, Gymnastics and lots more.”

The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs covering art, cookery, sports, drama, film, jewellery making, cheerleading and more.

“Our extra-curricular clubs provide an exciting enrichment of the children’s experience at Finton and cover a huge range of activities such as art, cookery, sports, drama, film, jewellery making, cheerleading and much more.”

School aims to ensure all pupils feel safe, happy and valued, are nurtured and challenged to make excellent progress.

“The school aims to ensure that all pupils feel safe, happy and valued and that all, including the most able and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are nurtured and challenged to make excellent personal and academic progress.”

Safety and valuing every child described as central to the school's approach

“Creating a safe environment, where every child is heard and valued, is at the heart of our safeguarding.”

Reception places are allocated first-come, first-served, subject to the school being able to meet additional needs, with priority for siblings, children of Old Fintonians, and staff children.

“Reception places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the school can meet any additional needs that applicants may have. Within this framework, priority is accorded to siblings of current pupils, children of Old Fintonians, and children of staff members.”

Occasional places outside the main entry point are offered via an academic selection process including an assessment at the school.

“Occasional places are sometimes available for children outside of the main entry point. These places are based on an academic selection process with an assessment being held at the School prior to offer, if places are available and if the school can meet the child’s needs.”

School claims strong academic achievements at 11+ entry, though no specific figures are given.

“our academic achievements at 11+ speak for themselves”