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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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