Christ's College Finchley
London, N2 0SE · Barnet · secondary school
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16th of 28 secondary schools in Barnet we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 801 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.6 · 86 | 30% | 2.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.7 · 91 | 25% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.4 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ's College Finchley overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in April 2025. In 2024/25, 67.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.7 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Sports Leaders, Dance Competitions, Educational Gardening Experiences, and a Basketball Academy programme. Sports include football, netball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, cricket, and athletics, with access to a fitness room. Arts activities include art clubs and the Royal Academy Attract scheme. Trips cover skiing, London galleries and museums, and elite sporting events. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,000 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,007. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the
What Ofsted said about Christ's College Finchley
Overview
This ungraded inspection indicates that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils receive a “first-class education” characterised by “excellent examination results” and “highly positive attitudes” within a calm, purposeful environment. The school’s success stems from a coherent vision that balances academic excellence with high expectations for conduct and personal development.
Strengths
- “Behaviour across the school is impeccable,” with “little, if any, low level disruption” and “especially high” attendance.
- The “ambitious curriculum is delivered expertly,” with teachers using “strong subject knowledge” and “up-to-date research” to adapt teaching effectively.
- Vulnerable groups, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, receive “targeted help” and are “supported effectively to catch up.”
- The school fosters “high-quality relationships” and a culture where racist or homophobic bullying is “dealt with swiftly and effectively.”
- Careers education and personal development are integrated well, resulting in a “very high” number of pupils moving on to further or higher education.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.2 |
| 2024/25 | 56.8 |
| 2025/26 | 56.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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