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Finchley Catholic High School

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Finchley Catholic High School

Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA

Voluntary aided school
Boys
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,192
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.7%
Attainment 8
62.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
62.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
47.5%
Basics 9-5
78.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.3%
EBacc APS
5.15
EBacc 9-5
12.7%
EBacc 9-4
15.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.20
A*-A Grades
22.0%
A*-B Grades
58.8%
AAB+ %
13.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 173 students entered

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About Finchley Catholic High School

Finchley Catholic High School is a secondary school in London, Barnet. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.2. The school has around 1,192 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Woodside Lane, London, N12 8TA | More schools in Barnet

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Finchley Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Finchley Catholic High School

What is Finchley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Finchley Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Finchley Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Finchley Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Finchley Catholic High School located?
Finchley Catholic High School is a secondary school in London, Barnet (N12 8TA).
How many pupils attend Finchley Catholic High School?
Finchley Catholic High School has around 1,192 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Finchley Catholic High School with other schools?
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