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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
- Secondary
- Barnet N2 0SQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress through the ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and respectful; bullying is rare and managed decisively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to raise expectations for pupils of all abilities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents know when PSHE topics are taught for discussion at home.
Communication: Leaders work closely with parents when attendance dips.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act decisively on bullying and other concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to ensure strategies for SEND support are used by all staff consistently.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe and know there is someone to talk to if worried.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Significant program of extra learning and extracurricular clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra learning sessions help students prepare for exams.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program with independent advice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual plans set out supports but are not consistently applied by teachers.
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Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1001 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a flourishing and successful secondary school in East Finchley, committed to providing the finest education possible for the kids entrusted to our care.
Your son or daughter will gain from attending Bishop Douglass School because it has a history of quality, a cohesive curriculum, and embedded practises that have lately achieved results that have elevated the school to the top ten schools in the nation for progress.
We provide a clear path for advancement for students between the ages of 11 and 19 (the majority of our Year 11 pupils transfer to the Sixth Form), and the vast majority of our final-year students enrol in a prestigious university.
We are thrilled with the findings of the Ofsted inspectorate for 2018, which means the school will soon be inspected to determine whether it satisfies the requirements for being considered outstanding.
Parents, carers, students, and employees are content with and at the school.
One of the school's strengths is the application of literacy techniques.
At Bishop Douglass, we keep moving forward by adopting and implementing innovative methods like e-learning in every classroom and providing constant access to the curriculum via a well-liked Virtual Learning Environment.
Visit the school in person to form your own opinion.
Please accept the offer and call the school to schedule a visit and a meeting. "The school has outstanding management and leadership.
Since the previous inspection, considerable advancements have been made "Ofsted.
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Your son or daughter will gain from attending Bishop Douglass School because it has a history of quality, a cohesive curriculum, and embedded practises that have lately achieved results that have elevated the school to the top ten schools in the nation for progress.
We provide a clear path for advancement for students between the ages of 11 and 19 (the majority of our Year 11 pupils transfer to the Sixth Form), and the vast majority of our final-year students enrol in a prestigious university.
We are thrilled with the findings of the Ofsted inspectorate for 2018, which means the school will soon be inspected to determine whether it satisfies the requirements for being considered outstanding.
Parents, carers, students, and employees are content with and at the school.
One of the school's strengths is the application of literacy techniques.
At Bishop Douglass, we keep moving forward by adopting and implementing innovative methods like e-learning in every classroom and providing constant access to the curriculum via a well-liked Virtual Learning Environment.
Visit the school in person to form your own opinion.
Please accept the offer and call the school to schedule a visit and a meeting. "The school has outstanding management and leadership.
Since the previous inspection, considerable advancements have been made "Ofsted.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 48% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.90% | - | 31.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.88 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 57.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 3.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 57.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 3.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 6 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 1 | 54.36% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 11 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 11 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.93 | 3.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 7 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 8 | 55.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 6 | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 3 | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 3.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 50.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 25.68% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.89 | 33.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.03 | 32.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.90% | 19% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 60 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 85% | 66.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 10.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.36% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.31 | 34.71 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.5 | 34.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 21.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 67.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 8.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.68 6 | 32.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.58 7 | 31.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.5% | 16.83% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 175 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 65.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.57% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.1% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.26 3 | 33.57 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.93 1 | 32.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 17.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 12.11% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 1.84% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 6.58% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.58% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.36 | 30.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.89 | 29.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 17.32% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 16.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.47% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
