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Finchley Catholic High School

Voluntary aided school · London · N12 8TA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,172

Local authority

Barnet

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Barnet, 1,172 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.5%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in N12
15
Secondary in N12
3
Open schools in Barnet LA
176
Secondary in Barnet LA
25

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
101362

Location

Address
Woodside Lane, Finchley
Postcode
N12 8TA
Town
London
Local authority
Barnet
District
Barnet
Constituency
Chipping Barnet
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,172
Boys / girls
1,095 / 77
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,172 / 1,200 (98%)
Free school meals
14.5%
FSM pupils
128
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ciran Stapleton
Telephone
02084450105
Website
www.finchleycatholic.org.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — School remains Good (Report)