Finchley Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Finchley Catholic High School
Address: Woodside Lane, Finchley
Town/City: London
Postcode: N12 8TA
Telephone Number: 02 0844 0105
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ciran Stapleton
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1172 (93% boys & 7% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 101362
DfE Number: 302/5405
UKPRN: 10002458
UPRN: 200130305
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Barnet (E09000003)
Constituency: Chipping Barnet (E14001169)
Electoral Ward: Totteridge & Woodside (E05013646)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)

Easting & Northing: 526022E, 193124N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 24.49" N 0° 10' 50.82" W
Plus Code: 9C3XJRF9+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5km)
  2. The Holmewood School (0.6km)
  3. The London Mechina (0.6km)
  4. Alma Primary (0.7km)
  5. Northside Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Queenswell Infant & Nursery School (0.9km)
  7. Queenswell Junior School (0.9km)
  8. Woodridge Primary School (0.9km)
  9. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (0.9km)
  10. Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Headteacher Niamh Arnull - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Josephine Boland - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Boland - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mrs Dominique Carruthers-Reeve - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 January 2030.
  • Mr Mark Casey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Joy Court - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mr John Doherty - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Michael Duffy - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Inzani - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mr Joseph Kempster - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2027.
  • Mr Craig McGuire - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Anne-Marie O'Reilly - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Paterson - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2027.
  • Mr Ciran Stapleton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).