Finchley Catholic High School vs Northside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 764 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchley Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,172 students
Northside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
| Measure | Finchley Catholic High School London, London | Northside Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 640 | #1126 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #335 of 4,090 | #7450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,172 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,172 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.finchleycatholic.org.uk | www.fsfed.org/ |
The verdict
- •Finchley Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 52.5).
- •Finchley Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 254.
- •Finchley Catholic High School is boys and Northside Primary School is co-educational.
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 Finchley Catholic High School better than Northside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchley Catholic High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 52.5 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 Finchley Catholic High School and Northside Primary School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchley Catholic High School: 1,172. Northside Primary School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchley Catholic High School and Northside Primary School rank in London?
Finchley Catholic High School is 73rd of 640 and Northside Primary School is 1126th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).