Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
London, NW1 1LY · Camden · secondary school
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10th of 10 secondary schools in Camden we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 133 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.36 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.7 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.58 · 12 | 25% | 0.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.1 · 51 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.58 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 738 pupils against a stated capacity of 917. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Overview
The report describes a school with a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere where pupils are "happy and safe" and demonstrate high attendance and respectful behaviour. While safeguarding standards are met and pastoral care is strong, the report states that pupils "do not develop their knowledge and skills as effectively as they could," with GCSE results generally "significantly below the national averages." Leaders are working to address these issues, but improvements are currently in the "early stages."
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is high, and pupils "value their learning," resulting in lessons that are "rarely disrupted."
- Leaders have built an "inclusive community" where pupils feel a "real sense of belonging" and receive strong pastoral support.
- The post-16 curriculum is "thoughtful and ambitious," preparing students well for their next steps.
- Pupils engage in a broad range of extra-curricular activities and community service, fostering "kindness and compassion."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils receive timely support to secure "strong foundational knowledge and skills, particularly in reading."
- Teaching needs to consistently check understanding to "address misconceptions" and challenge pupils appropriately.
- Leaders and governors should "strategically implement and quality assure" new systems to ensure they have the "required impact."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.8 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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