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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.3 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
812
Capacity
917
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 90% of students progressing to university, and 27% gaining entry to top-third institutions. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, with a score of 41.9, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 52%, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but prospective families may want to consider the school's limited performance in higher grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 90% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African23.6%
White British16.1%
Asian Bangladeshi11.6%
Other9.1%
Mixed Other8.7%
White Other8.7%
Black Caribbean5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Black Other3.4%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.52989, -0.13245 · NW1 1LY
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100055
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ rated by Ofsted?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2013.
Is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ a good school?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ scores 29.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ in GCSEs?
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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