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Bishop Douglass School Finchley

Goodgraded 05/07/2022Ages 11–181,013 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
London, N2 0SQ
Barnet

Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Barnet local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,013 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/07/2022, Bishop Douglass School Finchley was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Bishop Douglass School Finchley's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/07/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.5
England avg 45.1 · was 53.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
England avg 45% · was 57% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry87%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.84
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.4
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.7
AAB or better11%
Retention97%
Value added+0.35
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.0%
Free school meals29.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language53.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence16.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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