Christ's College Finchley
London, N2 0SE · Barnet · secondary school
17th of 27 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 838 of them, against 9.0/10 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% | 1.81 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 67.5 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.7 · 91 | 25% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 56.8 · 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.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
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 feature art clubs and the Royal Academy Attract scheme. Trips include skiing, visits to London galleries and museums, and elite sporting events. An after-school club is available.
Getting in. The school has 990 pupils in a capacity of 1007, leaving 17 spare places. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school support pupils in maintaining their Progress 8 scores as they move through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for students aiming to join the Basketball Academy or Sports Leaders programmes? How
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