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Finchley Catholic High School

State school · London, N12 8TA
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,192 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,192 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Barnet

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Niamh Arnull

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 25 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Catherine's RC School 13 %
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 11 %
St Monica's RC Primary School 9 %
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 8 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Gildas' Catholic Junior School 4 %
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School 3 %
St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School 3 %
Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School 2 %
The Annunciation RC Junior School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
83%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77.4%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.31
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
73
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,192
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Woodside Lane
Finchley
London
N12 8TA
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Telephone: 020 8445 0105

Email: info@finchleycatholic.org.uk

Website: http://www.finchleycatholic.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Barnet

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School data & information Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA
1,192 Pupil numbers
13.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
18 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77.4%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
63.20
LA avg.
57.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.94 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 7
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4.9%
LA avg.
28%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.31
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 43 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 56 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 46 B
History GCE A level 23 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 28 B
English Language GCE A level 12 B
Economics GCE A level 37 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 B
Chemistry GCE A level 12 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 37 B
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Finchley Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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