Finchley Catholic High School

A good voluntary aided school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Finchley Catholic High School.

London, N128TA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
75.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.94
English & Maths grade 4+ %
71.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 91.0%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodside Lane
Finchley
London, N128TA
Phone
2084450105
Website
finchleycatholic.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101362
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA
Website
www.finchleycatholic.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,198
Free School Meals
14.8% (177 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
63.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.1
English Attainment 8:
12.8
Maths Attainment 8:
12.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.1
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
39.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.8%
Ebacc Languages:
59.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.94
Progress 8 Range:
0.73 to 1.16
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
164 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
91.0 (+39.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
63.2 (+23.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
39.5 (+20.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.94 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,198 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Da nobis recta sapere"

Dignity Respect Social justice Gospel Values Inclusivity Diversity Equality of opportunity

Catholic faith is at the heart of the lessons we teach; our Catholic ethos permeates school activities and is central to the school's mission.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Club Orchestra

Facilities

White House Main offices Medical Centre Canon Parsons Sixth Form Centre Fisher Building Bampfield Performing Arts Centre Technology Block Gymnasium Peter Keenan Library Sixth Form Food Cube

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum is ambitious and designed to give all learners the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. It is coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge and skills for future learning and employment. Our Catholic faith is at the heart of the lessons we teach. We are committed to inclusivity, diversity and equality of opportunity for all students. We have high expectations of all students and will challenge them to go beyond finding the right answer and think critically. Academic integrity will underpin our curriculum planning. Curriculum Booklets are available: KS3-Year-7-Curriculum-Booklet.pdf; KS3-Year-8-9-Curriculum-Booklet.pdf; KS4-Curriculum-Booklet-2025.pdf; KS5-Year-12-13-Curriculum-Booklet.pdf.

Admissions Criteria

Places will be awarded primarily to applicants who are baptised Catholics. PAN 180 (as stated for 2026 entry). Applications must be supported by a Baptismal Certificate and proof of residential address. If more applications are received than places, oversubscription criteria apply; in-year admissions are possible; waiting list maintained by the governing body; right to appeal if a place cannot be offered.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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