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Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.8 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,192
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 88%, while 79% secure grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 18% may suggest limited participation in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.3 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 79% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.9%
White Other20.1%
White Irish8.9%
Black African8.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.62283, -0.18094 · N12 8TA
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN101362
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.finchleycatholic.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Finchley Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Finchley Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2013.
Is Finchley Catholic High School a good school?
Finchley Catholic High School scores 79.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Finchley Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Finchley Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.3. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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