Bishop Douglass School Finchley vs Brookland Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 806 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
968 students
Brookland Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Bishop Douglass School Finchley London, London | Brookland Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #245 of 640 | #243 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1180 of 4,090 | #1518 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 968 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 968 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.brooklandjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookland Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 66.4).
- •Bishop Douglass School Finchley is the larger school with 968 students compared with 352.
- •Bishop Douglass School Finchley is a academy school while Brookland Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Douglass School Finchley better than Brookland Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookland Junior School ranks higher (84.3 vs 66.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Douglass School Finchley and Brookland Junior School?
About 806 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley: 968. Brookland Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Douglass School Finchley and Brookland Junior School rank in London?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley is 245th of 640 and Brookland Junior School is 243rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).