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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
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- Camden NW1 1LY
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: All students make good progress and some make outstanding progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is good in and out of lessons and they feel safe.
Strengths and Challenges: The already good teaching is improving through the drive of the headteacher.
Communication: The vast majority of parents consider teaching to be good.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher sets clear direction and has high expectations of leaders and managers.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Additional revision and booster lessons help students learn and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and are aware of how to respond to different forms of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 non-teaching pastoral leaders support students' well-being effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school鈥檚 award-winning gospel choir are ambassadors of its cultural promotion.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form is good, benefiting from partnerships with other local providers.
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 839 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Under the leadership of Marie Madeleine D'Houet, the founder of the religious sect known as the Faithful Companions of Jesus, our school first served the neighbourhood in 1830. (FCJ). The sisters continue to be active in our school today, participating in our Governing Body and fostering the school's spiritual life. Maria Fidelis is a Roman Catholic school for families who want to cultivate and encourage their children's religion. The majority of our pupils come from Catholic households, but we also encourage applications from parents who support the Catholic culture of the school and appreciate Christian education. We have a formal dress code and behaviour policy because we think that kids and teens do best when they feel safe and have clear boundaries. We anticipate that the vast majority of students will adhere to a conventional, academic curriculum. Early in Year 7, the most gifted students are recognised and offered the chance to study Latin. Additionally, graduates from Russell Group colleges serve as mentors for them, keeping track of their development and preparing them for higher study. In terms of progress and achievement statistics, Maria Fidelis frequently outperforms the national and Camden averages. opportunities to collaborate with experts from top universities and departments;. Our house structure promotes students to grow in confidence and leadership through planning activities, participating in a variety of demanding competitions, and helping out younger students in the school. Please stop by our Drummond Crescent location any Tuesday morning between 9.30 and 10.30 to observe our school in action. We are eager to welcome you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.3 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 34% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.20% | - | 39.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 42.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 28.15% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 18.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 3.18 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 18.83% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 57.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 36.79% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 46.05% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 33.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 18.84% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 23.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.08% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 21.08% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 58.42% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 4.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 5 | 34.58% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 13 | 49.74% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 40.47% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 14 | 19.05% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 22 | 26.16% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 3.48 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 87.83% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 22.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 53.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.58% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 33.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 3 | 45.42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 31.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 18 | 15.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 17 | 20.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 3.17 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 64.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 18.27% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 48.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.82% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 39.83% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 51.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 34.89% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 22.89% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 25.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 128 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 32.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 22.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.73% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.33 | 29.58 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.28 | 29.23 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.20% | 12.99% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 32 | 401 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 66.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.42% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.75 | 32.93 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.96 | 32.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 16.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 468 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.69% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 7.23% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 14.31% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.19 10 | 30.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.55 11 | 31.56 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 15.09% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 36 | 306 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 55.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.85% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 15% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 9.08% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.90 5 | 29.88 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.47 8 | 31.04 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.91% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 14.08% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.62% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 5.23% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.46% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.82 | 29.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.82 | 32.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 15.17% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 28.38% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.77% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12.23% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
