Bishop Douglass School Finchley

URN: 101365 • London N2 0SQ

Overview

Name
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
URN
101365
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Tissot (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Hamilton Road, London N2 0SQ

Summary

Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in East Finchley, London, with a capacity of 1,080 students. As a Catholic school within the Diocese of Westminster, it emphasizes strong spiritual and moral values, fostering an inclusive environment that supports both high achievers and those with additional needs. The school is committed to academic excellence, evidenced by its recognition in the top 3% of schools nationally for GCSE progress in 2023.

The curriculum at Bishop Douglass is designed to be broad and knowledge-rich, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, alongside opportunities for philanthropy and community engagement. This holistic approach aims to nurture well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

Bishop Douglass prides itself on its strong community ethos, where every student is valued as an individual. The school provides a comprehensive transition programme for new students, ensuring they settle in well and feel supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1080
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-08-31
Last Ofsted
2013-09-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1080
2024-09-11 1080
2023-09-11 1080
2022-09-11 1080
2021-09-11 1080
2020-09-11 1080

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