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Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London N12 8TA
Finchley Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Barnet). It has about 1,200 boys aged between 11 and 18. In November 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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