Finchley Catholic High School
URN: 101362 • London N12 8TA
Overview
- Name
- Finchley Catholic High School
- URN
- 101362
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Niamh Arnull (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084450105
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodside Lane, London N12 8TA
Summary
Finchley Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys located in Barnet, London, with a current enrolment of 1,192 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its Catholic ethos, which emphasizes humility, respect for human dignity, compassion, and justice. The school aims to ensure that all students feel valued and secure, promoting both academic success and personal well-being.
The curriculum at Finchley Catholic High School is designed to enhance student progress and achievement, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality learning opportunities across various subjects. The school has received positive recognition for its GCSE results and Progress 8 scores, indicating effective educational outcomes for its students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of school life, with events such as fundraising activities and celebrations of diversity, including Black History Month. The school also prioritizes mental health and emotional support, featuring initiatives like the presence of a therapy dog to assist students and staff alike. Finchley Catholic High School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Finchley Catholic High School is designed to enhance student progress and achievement, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality learning opportunities across various subjects. The school has received positive recognition for its GCSE results and Progress 8 scores, indicating effective educational outcomes for its students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of school life, with events such as fundraising activities and celebrations of diversity, including Black History Month. The school also prioritizes mental health and emotional support, featuring initiatives like the presence of a therapy dog to assist students and staff alike. Finchley Catholic High School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- 🐾 Meet our four-legged friend who’s making a big difference, one paw at a time! 🐶💛 Whether it’s a wagging tail at the school gate, a calming cuddle during a tough day, or just a quiet presence in th (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Twitter (other)
- Class Charts (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Instagram (other)
- Year 10 and Year 12 Activity days🎨 This term bothYear 10 and Year 12 Spanish Students visited the @nationalgallery . The students were given a Spanish-language tour of Baroque paintings as well being able to try a few sketches themselves. (other)
- Visit From @dantomlinsonmp 🏛️📈🗣️ Huge thanks to Dan Tomlinson MP for joining our Sixth Form Politics and Economics students! From discussing the realities of life in Parliament to exploring how e (other)
- ✨ Thank you to everyone who made last night’s Open Evening a huge success! From our dedicated staff to our amazing student ambassadors, the energy and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. Yesterday’s event was one not to miss! (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1192
- Boys
- 1103
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- 13.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1192 | 1103 | 89 | 1200 | 13.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1198 | 1104 | 94 | 1200 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1199 | 1129 | 70 | 1200 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1199 | 1129 | 70 | 1200 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1213 | 1123 | 90 | 1200 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1204 | 1119 | 85 | 1200 | 6.60 |
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