- 359 pupils
Page updated 8 Nov 2026
Schools in Finchley
A large residential district of north London in the borough of Barnet. Below are the 58 schools within about 1.7 km of the heart of Finchley — 16 primary, 4 secondary, 37 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
Top-rated near Finchley
Shofar Daycare Nursery (Outstanding) · Mini Minors Holiday Group (Outstanding) · Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool (Outstanding) · The Rocking Horse Nursery (Good)
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Primary schools (16)
StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
- 180 pupils
StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIASStrong· our summary
- 431 pupils
- 352 pupils
- 283 pupils
- 287 pupils
- 474 pupils
- 173 pupils
- 315 pupils
Secondary schools (4)
IndependentSecondary
Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 of 6 areas need attention
- 275 pupils
- 788 pupils
Special & alternative provision (1)
Nurseries & early years (37)
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
IndependentNursery School
Profile updated · DfE GIASAwaiting first inspection
IndependentNursery School
Profile updated · DfE GIASChildcare Register: Met
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Finchley is in Barnet — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.
Nearby areas
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Finchley. This is an approximate area, not an official boundary — always check each school’s own admissions and catchment details. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools by local authority.