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Finchley Catholic High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderBoys
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityBarnet
AddressWoodside Lane, N12 8TA
School Websitewww.finchleycatholic.org.uk
Telephone2084450105
URN101362

School Census

Total 1188
Girls/Boys 74/1114
Girls/Boys Ratio 6.2%/93.8%
% pupils where English not first language 17.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 127
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/11/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
06/11/2013 Good
06/11/2008 Good
Inspection Date 06/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/11/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
26 September 2023School inspectionView
14 March 2018Short inspectionView
06 November 2013Full inspection: GoodView
09 January 2012Interim assessmentView
18 October 2010Curriculum and development visitView
06 November 2008Full inspection: GoodView
16 October 2007Curriculum and development visitView
12 October 2005Full inspection: GoodView
13 March 2000Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 63.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 77.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 89.80%
Entering EBacc 45.20%
EBacc average point score 5.62
Progress 8 0.95
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 62.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 76%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 84%
Entering EBacc 46%
EBacc average point score 5.52
Progress 8 1.17
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 64.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 79%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 94%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.63
Progress 8 0.7

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications383
As first preference144
As second preference83
As third preference55
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers136
second preference offers21
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications378
As first preference162
As second preference84
As third preference62
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers147
second preference offers16
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications406
As first preference154
As second preference75
As third preference64
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers146
second preference offers11
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications409
As first preference139
As second preference94
As third preference65
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers133
second preference offers27
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications449
As first preference182
As second preference84
As third preference70
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers158
second preference offers14
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications488
As first preference177
As second preference112
As third preference81
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers137
second preference offers25
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications486
As first preference192
As second preference109
As third preference74
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers145
second preference offers20
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications460
As first preference187
As second preference103
As third preference72
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers157
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications492
As first preference183
As second preference119
As third preference87
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers150
second preference offers13
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.51%
Total Applications474
As first preference224
As second preference97
As third preference69
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers148
second preference offers16
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications485
As first preference187
As second preference112
As third preference76
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers148
second preference offers22
third preference offers6

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
39.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
19.4%
irish ethnic origin
9.5%
african ethnic origin
9.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
4.4%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.4%
indian ethnic origin
1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.3%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.3%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.8%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
42.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
18.6%
irish ethnic origin
9.3%
african ethnic origin
8.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
4.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.6%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.5%
indian ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.6%

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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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