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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edRoman Catholic
Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a secondary academy in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Bishop Douglass School Finchley has a Progress 8 score of +0.43 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 53.4, 75% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 1,013 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 23.3%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.0%.
After leaving Bishop Douglass School Finchley, student destinations include 74% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Bishop Douglass School Finchley has a Progress 8 score of +0.43, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 53.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
75% of students at Bishop Douglass School Finchley achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Bishop Douglass School Finchley achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Bishop Douglass School Finchley has an overall absence rate of 6.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bishop Douglass School Finchley is 23.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bishop Douglass School Finchley has 1,013 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Bishop Douglass School Finchley, 74% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Bishop Douglass School Finchley was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bishop Douglass School Finchley is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bishop Douglass School Finchley's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
384/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
93/mo
24% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.2
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Nearest Station
East Finchley Underground Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.