Bishop Douglass School Finchley
URN: 143082 • London N2 0SQ
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley
- URN
- 143082
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Tissot (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084445211
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hamilton Road, London N2 0SQ
Summary
Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a mixed secondary academy located in Barnet, London, with a current enrolment of 1,013 students and a capacity of 1,080. As a Catholic institution within the Diocese of Westminster, the school emphasizes strong spiritual and moral values, fostering an inclusive environment that supports both high-achieving students and those with special educational needs.
The school has achieved notable academic success, ranking in the top 3% of schools nationally for progress based on the 2023 GCSE results. With a focus on excellence, Bishop Douglass offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement in areas such as drama, sports, and various clubs.
Bishop Douglass School is committed to building a strong community, with initiatives in place to ensure smooth transitions for new students. The school encourages parental engagement through personal tours and events, reinforcing its dedication to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all families.
The school has achieved notable academic success, ranking in the top 3% of schools nationally for progress based on the 2023 GCSE results. With a focus on excellence, Bishop Douglass offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement in areas such as drama, sports, and various clubs.
Bishop Douglass School is committed to building a strong community, with initiatives in place to ensure smooth transitions for new students. The school encourages parental engagement through personal tours and events, reinforcing its dedication to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all families.
Useful links
- SEND Information and Report (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies, Procedures and Risk Assessments (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
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
- THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1080
- Pupils
- 1013
- Boys
- 549
- Girls
- 464
- FSM %
- 26.10
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1013 | 549 | 464 | 1080 | 26.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1001 | 540 | 461 | 1080 | 25.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 898 | 482 | 416 | 1080 | 22.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 898 | 482 | 416 | 1080 | 22.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 799 | 417 | 382 | 1080 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 746 | 397 | 349 | 1080 | 14.50 |
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