The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 812
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 60.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Mark Anthony (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOdyssey House School - Bloomsbury
Independent · 1.1km away
All Souls CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Jeannine Manuel School
Independent · 1.3km away
Eifa International School
Independent · 1.4km away
Guildhouse School
Independent · 1.5km away
Queen's College, London
Independent · 1.6km away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
City Junior School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ a selective school?
No. Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ's Ofsted rating?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ currently has 812 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ take?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is in London, NW1 1LY, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ have a sixth form?
Yes, Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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