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Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
990
Capacity
1,007
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally. Eighty percent of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 68% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a robust foundation for further education. Parent satisfaction is high, with 83% recommending the school, although there is limited data on specific subjects or extracurricular offerings.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2016Older 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. | 56.8 | Top 12% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 68% | Top 11% 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%. | 63% | Top 11% 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%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (119 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child is happy
87%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other21.5%
Other16.5%
White British16.0%
Black African9.9%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.59098, -0.18726 · N2 0SE
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN137388
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ's College Finchley rated by Ofsted?
Christ's College Finchley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2016.
Is Christ's College Finchley a good school?
Christ's College Finchley scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Christ's College Finchley?
Based on 119 Ofsted Parent View responses, Christ's College Finchley receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Christ's College Finchley in GCSEs?
Christ's College Finchley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.8. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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