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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.7 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,013
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing it in the top 21% nationwide. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 70%, while 83% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching top-third universities, which stands at 18%.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 52.5 | Top 21% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 87% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.0%
Other19.1%
White Other15.1%
Mixed Other12.2%
Black Caribbean8.2%
Asian Other5.2%
White British5.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.59404, -0.17843 · N2 0SQ
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN143082
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Douglass School Finchley rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Bishop Douglass School Finchley a good school?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley scores 65.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Bishop Douglass School Finchley in GCSEs?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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