Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a mainstream secondary school in Camden, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 119 of its 738 pupils (16.1%) were getting SEN support and 27 (3.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 738 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Camden.
16.1% get SEN support
119 of 738 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.7% have an EHC plan
27 of 738 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health48
- Speech, language and communication37
- Autism19
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia13
- Moderate learning difficulty9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 738 (places for 917)
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Anthony
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 63% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Camden
- School reference (URN)
- 100055
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Camden council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Post-16Expected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, December 2021).
Contact and getting there
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Regent High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Netley Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury Independent · Ages 7–19 0.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 26.4%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.2 miles
- Edith Neville Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 31.8%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.2 miles
- Argyle Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 23%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.4 miles
Questions about Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
How many pupils at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 119 of the 738 pupils (16.1%) were getting SEN support and 27 (3.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (48 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (37 pupils) and autism (19 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
Through Camden council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
You can ask for Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Regent High School, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY, in Camden.
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