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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Voluntary aided school · London · NW1 1LY

Ages 11–18 · 738 pupils · Camden

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

41.8

Overall absence

6.8%

Admissions demand

0.78 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.58
−20+2
Attainment 841.8
English & maths grade 5+39%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry23%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.5%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
728

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.78 · Often has places

1st preferences

99

Places offered

145

1st-preference offers

99

Total preferences (any rank)
356
Preferred offers (top 3)
129
Applications from outside LA
142
Offers to outside-LA applicants
53
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

738 pupils · 917 places

Pupils on roll
738
Boys / girls
383 / 355
School capacity
917
Capacity fill
738 / 917 (80%)
Free school meals
63%
FSM pupils
400
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Mark Anthony

Location

Address
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent
Postcode
NW1 1LY
Town
London
Local authority
Camden
District
Camden
Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Camden, 738 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 63%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in NW1
25
Secondary in NW1
2
Open schools in Camden LA
102
Secondary in Camden LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear NW1

  • Regent High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    London · NW1 1RX · Camden

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.3 miles away

  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    London · N1 9QG · Islington

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • The St Marylebone CofE School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · W1U 5BA · Westminster

    Ages 11–18

    • Att861.5
    • P80.7
    • EM5+71%
    • Absence7.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • The Camden School for Girls

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    London · NW5 2DB · Camden

    Ages 11–18

    • Att865.4
    • P80.6
    • EM5+76%
    • Absence4.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Haverstock School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    London · NW3 2BQ · Camden

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.2
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence11.0%

    1.4 miles away

  • City of London Academy Islington

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · N1 8PQ · Islington

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.5
    • P80.1
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence10.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • The UCL Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Camden · NW3 3AQ · Camden

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.6
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence9.9%

    1.9 miles away

  • Acland Burghley School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    London · NW5 1UJ · Camden

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence7.7%

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Anthony
Telephone
02073873856
Website
http://www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk/

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