Finchley Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 62.3 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 62.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 86%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.94
- Confidence interval:
- [0.73, 1.16]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 173 | 62.3 | — | 86.1% | 17.9% | 5.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 177 | 63.2 | +0.94 | 89.8% | 45.2% | 5.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 177 | 62.2 | +1.17 | 84.0% | 46.0% | 5.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 64.1 | +0.70 | 93.0% | 41.0% | 5.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Barnet for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 101362 |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ciran Stapleton |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | N12 8TA |
| Latest pupils | 173 |
| FSM eligible | 13.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA
www.finchleycatholic.org.ukView local authority page2084450105| DfE number | 5405 |
| UKPRN | 10002458 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |