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Secondary schools in N12, North Finchley

All 5 secondary schools in N12, North Finchley.

5 schools in N12, North Finchley

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  1. Wren Academy Finchley

    London, N12 9HB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    215 first choices, 113 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%
    Pupils
    1,623
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Wren Academy Finchley
  2. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

    London, N12 7NJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    177 first choices, 127 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1678.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.2%
    Pupils
    908
    Pupils per teacher
    15.8
    View school St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
  3. The Compton School

    London, N12 0QG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    204 first choices, 204 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1655.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%
    Pupils
    1,381
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school The Compton School
  4. Finchley Catholic High School

    London, N12 8TA · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Boys
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    169 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1659.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%
    Pupils
    1,172
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school Finchley Catholic High School
  5. The Holmewood School

    London, N12 8SH · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Grammar

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    92
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Holmewood School
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How N12, North Finchley's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2The Compton School: 55.5Finchley Catholic High School: 59.5St Michael's Catholic Grammar School: 78.1020406080
Secondary schools in N12, North Finchley

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

N12, North Finchley average 5.7%Wren Academy Finchley: 5.2%Finchley Catholic High School: 5.7%The Compton School: 5.7%St Michael's Catholic Grammar School: 6.2%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in N12, North Finchley
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in N12, North Finchley

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    3 of the 5 secondary schools in N12, North Finchley have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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Secondary schools in N12, North Finchley, explained

There are 5 secondary schools in N12, North Finchley. 2 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in N12, North Finchley?
There are 5 secondary schools in N12, North Finchley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in N12, North Finchley?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in N12, North Finchley on Eduscope are Wren Academy Finchley, St Michael's Catholic Grammar School and The Compton School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in N12, North Finchley ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in N12, North Finchley?
When choosing a secondary school in N12, North Finchley, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 5 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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