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Finchley Catholic High School

Woodside Lane, London, N12 8TA
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Finchley Catholic High School
London, N12 8TA
1,192 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.70% FSM %
1,103 Boys
89 Girls
About Finchley Catholic High School

Finchley Catholic High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Barnet with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Ciran Stapleton.

Information on Finchley Catholic High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnet
Region London
Administrative District Barnet
Parliamentary Constituency Chipping Barnet
Ward Totteridge & Woodside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10002458
URN 101362
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Inzani Chair of Governors 04/07/2022 03/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Headteacher Niamh Arnull Governor 01/09/2017 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Josephine Boland Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Boland Governor 23/01/2023 23/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Dominique Carruthers-Reeve Governor 25/01/2022 24/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Casey Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Joy Court Governor 04/07/2022 03/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Doherty Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Michael Duffy Governor 04/07/2022 03/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joseph Kempster Governor 09/09/2023 08/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig McGuire Governor 19/10/2023 01/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Anne-Marie O'Reilly Governor 31/08/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.51 km • London
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0.59 km • London
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0.64 km • London
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Alma Primary
0.7 km • London
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Northside Primary School
0.76 km • London
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Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
0.89 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Finchley Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Barnet.
Finchley Catholic High School has 1,192 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Finchley Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Finchley Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Finchley Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Finchley Catholic High School is Mr Ciran Stapleton.
Finchley Catholic High School is at Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA, in the Barnet local authority, London.
Sixth form at Finchley Catholic High School: Has a sixth form.
Finchley Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ciran Stapleton
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA
02084450105
www.finchleycatholic.org.uk
Location
N12 8TA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 101362
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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