The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
62.3
18.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
36.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,192
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Ciran Stapleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 507m away
The Holmewood School
Independent · 592m away
The London Mechina
Independent · 635m away
Alma Primary
Primary · 695m away
Northside Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Queenswell Junior School
Primary · 886m away
Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 886m away
Woodridge Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Questions parents ask
Is Finchley Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Finchley Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Finchley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Finchley Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Finchley Catholic High School?
Finchley Catholic High School currently has 1,192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Finchley Catholic High School take?
Finchley Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Finchley Catholic High School?
Finchley Catholic High School is in London, N12 8TA, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Finchley Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Finchley Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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