The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.8
13.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 990
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- CHRIST'S COLLEGE FINCHLEY
- Head
- Dr Ruth Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookland Junior School
Primary · Very close
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Oak Lodge School
Academy · 661m away
Garden Suburb Junior School
Primary · 980m away
Garden Suburb Infant School
Primary · 980m away
The Henrietta Barnett School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Kerem School
Independent · 1.2km away
Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ's College Finchley a selective school?
No. Christ's College Finchley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ's College Finchley's Ofsted rating?
Christ's College Finchley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ's College Finchley?
Christ's College Finchley currently has 990 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ's College Finchley take?
Christ's College Finchley caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ's College Finchley?
Christ's College Finchley is in London, N2 0SE, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ's College Finchley have a sixth form?
Yes, Christ's College Finchley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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