The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.5
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Tissot (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Lodge School
Academy · 507m away
The Archer Academy
Secondary · 659m away
Christ's College Finchley
Secondary · 698m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 765m away
Brookland Junior School
Primary · 806m away
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 806m away
Kerem School
Independent · 1.1km away
Annemount School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Douglass School Finchley a selective school?
No. Bishop Douglass School Finchley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Douglass School Finchley's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Douglass School Finchley?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley currently has 1,013 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Douglass School Finchley take?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Douglass School Finchley?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley is in London, N2 0SQ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Douglass School Finchley have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Douglass School Finchley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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