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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

State school · London, NW1 1TA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 839 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
839 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Anthony

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 43 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School 13 %
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 10 %
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 5 %
Richard Cobden Primary School 5 %
Christ Church School 5 %
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School 4 %
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism 4 %
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School 2 %
All Souls CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
27.43
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
68
Number of teachers
12:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

839
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Satisfactory

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Contact the school

Address

1 - 39 Drummond Crescent
London
NW1 1TA
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Telephone: 020 7387 3856

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Camden

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School data & information Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1TA
839 Pupil numbers
51 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
46 % Pupils whose first language is not English
12:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.80
LA avg.
47.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.58 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 126 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 3
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.43
LA avg.
31.21
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 13 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 16 C
Physics GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE A level 11 B
History GCE A level 8 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 C
Economics GCE A level 14 C
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 9 C
Physics GCE AS level 5 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 8 C
Biology GCE AS level 13 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Satisfactory
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