Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

What Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ does

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a state-maintained Catholic secondary school located at Drummond Crescent, London NW1 1LY, between Euston and Kings Cross stations. Founded in 1830 and operating as a comprehensive since the September 1974 merger of St. Aloysius Grammar School and St. Vincent's Secondary School, the school serves approximately Years 7-13 (ages 11-18) under the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) ethos. It is a member of the FCJ Educational Trust (five schools in England and Jersey) and The Gaudete Trust (formed 2023 with other religious order schools). Education is delivered free at the point of use, funded through Camden Local Authority per-pupil allocation; the school additionally operates a venue-lettings programme (Lecture Theatre, Meeting Room, Sports Hall, Dance Studio, MUGA, classrooms, dining hall) generating discretionary revenue Monday-Friday evenings and weekends during school holidays.

The curriculum comprises GCSE preparation in Years 7-11, a Sixth Form with over 20 A-Level subjects, and a distinctive T Level in Laboratory Science developed with the Francis Crick Institute, including a mandatory 315-hour industry placement on-site. Enrichment is delivered through a broad partnership ecosystem covering Deloitte mentoring, Urban Partners (Eurostar, Grant Thornton), Social Mobility Foundation, KCL K+ scheme, Ted Baker Business Diploma, Skills Builder Partnership, Camden STEAM, The Careers & Enterprise Company (Gatsby Benchmarks), Speakers for Schools, Barclays Life Skills, Bright Futures, and HS2. Extra-curricular activities span basketball, boxing, chess, choir, dance, debating, Duke of Edinburgh, drama, filmmaking, football, netball, textiles, and volleyball.

The technology layer is third-party only: Sharp System for MIS, Arbor for the student/parent portal, plus an online prayer resource and virtual tour. No API, no proprietary platform, and no disclosed AI/ML capability exists. The 2025 Catholic Schools Inspectorate inspection graded the school Outstanding/Good, citing exemplary behaviour, highest-level pastoral care, and embedded FCJ charism as the principal quality signals. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and headcount data is absent from the input.

Name

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Legal name

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

Website

https://mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a state-funded Catholic secondary school in central London (NW1) serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, including GCSE, A-Level, and a T Level in Laboratory Science with the Francis Crick Institute, as part of the FCJ Educational Trust and Gaudete Trust networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form
• Catholic schooling
• A-Level programs
• T Level qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Lettings and Venue Hire: The school generates revenue by hiring out its facilities including lecture theatre (up to 250 delegates), meeting rooms, sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, and multi-use games areas (MUGA). Facilities are available Monday-Friday evenings and weekends during school holidays.
2. Government Funding (State Education): As a maintained Catholic secondary school, Maria Fidelis receives government funding through the Local Authority for educating students aged 11-18.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ delivers Catholic secondary education to students aged 11–18, comprising a Years 7–11 programme leading to GCSEs and a Years 12–13 Sixth Form offering A-Levels and a T Level in Laboratory Science. The school supplements classroom teaching with an extensive extra-curricular and enrichment programme (sports, arts, Duke of Edinburgh, mentoring), and operates as a state-funded maintained school within the FCJ Educational Trust. A secondary commercial activity is the hire of school facilities (lecture theatre, sports hall, dance studio, MUGA, classrooms) to outside users.

Product overview

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is a secondary school and sixth form offering a comprehensive educational program. The institution operates two primary programs: a general secondary education program (Years 7-11) providing GCSE preparation, and a Sixth Form program (Years 12-13) offering A-Level and T Level qualifications. The T Level in Laboratory Science is delivered in partnership with the Francis Crick Institute. Supporting offerings include an extra-curricular activities program, a sixth form enrichment program with business and university partnerships, a student/parent portal powered by Arbor, and school facilities lettings. The school is part of the FCJ Educational Trust and The Gaudete Trust network of Catholic schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Secondary Education (Years 7-11) Comprehensive secondary education programme for students aged 11-16 in Years 7-11, following the National Curriculum within a Catholic FCJ ethos. Covers core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science), humanities, languages, arts and technology, and prepares students for GCSE examinations.
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Post-16 education programme offering A-Level subjects and T Level qualifications for students aged 16-18. Includes over 20 A-Level subjects across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Business and Arts, with progression pathways to university or skilled employment.
• T Level in Laboratory Science Two-year post-16 qualification equivalent to three A-Levels, developed in collaboration with the Francis Crick Institute. The Health and Science T Level with occupational specialism in Laboratory Science includes an industry placement of at least 315 hours (around 9 weeks) at The Francis Crick Institute, preparing students for skilled employment, higher apprenticeships, or higher education in scientific fields.
• School Facilities Lettings Venue hire service offering rooms and sports facilities including a Lecture Theatre (up to 250 delegates), Meeting Room, Refectory/Dining Hall, Classrooms, Drama Studio, Sports Hall, Dance Studio, and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) for tennis, netball, basketball and football. Available Monday-Friday evenings (18:00-21:00) and weekends during school holidays, with discounts for long-term bookings and multiple room hires, and optional catering.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Francis Crick InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has a unique partnership with the Francis Crick Institute for its T Level in Laboratory Science. The T Level has been developed in collaboration with the Crick to prepare students for skilled employment, higher apprenticeships, or higher education. Students undertake their industry placement (minimum 315 hours/9 weeks) at The Francis Crick Institute, with potential for employment at the Institute after completing the course.
• The Careers & Enterprise CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is supported by The Careers & Enterprise Company and uses the Gatsby Benchmarks to create a comprehensive careers program connecting curriculum to careers, helping students make informed decisions about post-school opportunities and required skills.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte provides mentoring programs covering sessions on post-school ambitions, identifying personal strengths, key development areas, understanding work environment, employability skills including first impressions, communication, CV writing, applications, interview technique, and teamwork. Students describe sessions as 'amazing', 'inspirational', and 'useful'.
• Barclays Life SkillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarclays Life Skills program supports students with career development resources and skills training.
• Urban PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough its Urban Partners membership, the Sixth Form has established links allowing students to attend homework clubs at local companies including Eurostar and Grant Thornton. Eurostar provides tutoring for students needing help with particular subjects. Students also participate in Deloitte entrepreneurial schemes.
• Camden STEAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamden STEAM partnership supports science, technology, engineering, arts and maths education across the curriculum.
• Bright FuturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBright Futures provides career guidance and support services for students.
• HS2minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHS2 provides career insights and potential employment pathways for students.
• Speakers for SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides access to external speakers to inspire and inform students about various career paths and industries.
• The Skills Builder PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Skills Builder Partnership helps develop essential skills needed for future employment and life.
• Social Mobility FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Social Mobility Foundation offers students firsthand experience in top professions and skills needed to achieve aspirations through mentoring with professionals, including career outlook guidance, university application support, and internship opportunities with top employers.
• Mark Evison FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides £500 grants for student-led projects. Students Daniel, Ruth and Mansil completed a music project called 'Into the Fire' through this partnership.
• EurostarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurostar hosts homework clubs for students and provides subject tutoring when requested.
• Grant ThorntonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant Thornton hosts homework clubs for students in a safe and quiet environment.
• Kings College London (K+ Scheme)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents can apply for the K+ scheme which matches Sixth Formers with a PhD student at KCL. Successful applicants receive mentoring and a lower offer from KCL for university admission.
• Ted BakerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTed Baker Business Diploma material is delivered during form time in Year 12. Students can achieve a gold award for UCAS personal statements or apprenticeship applications.
• FCJ Educational TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Trust was established by the congregation of the Faithful Companions of Jesus to work with schools ensuring they operate within Catholic Church teachings and FCJ ethos. Five schools comprise the Trust: Gumley House School FCJ, Maria Fidelis School FCJ, Bellerive Catholic College FCJ, Upton Hall School FCJ, and FCJ Primary School Jersey. Benefits include conferences, mental health resources, curriculum leadership training, school improvement support, teacher training, and leadership development.
• The Gaudete TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2023, the FCJ Trust schools joined with other religious order schools to form The Gaudete Trust, expanding partnership network and resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Upton Hall School FCJ: Sister school within the FCJ Educational Trust located in Wirral, sharing FCJ ethos and trust network benefits. Directly comparable as a fellow FCJ trust member with shared resources, conferences, and improvement support.
• Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School: Prominent Catholic boys' secondary school in west London with strong academic reputation and similar Catholic ethos. Directly comparable as a high-performing London Catholic secondary serving similar demographics with comparable enrichment programs.
• La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School: Catholic girls' secondary school in south-west London with similar Catholic ethos, comprehensive curriculum, and state-funded model. Directly comparable as a maintained Catholic secondary serving the Greater London area.
• Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith: Catholic girls' secondary school in west London with comparable mission, faith-based ethos, and Sixth Form offering. Directly comparable as a London Catholic secondary serving similar age groups with university-focused outcomes.
• Bellerive Catholic College FCJ: Sister school within the FCJ Educational Trust located in Liverpool, sharing FCJ charism and trust governance structure. Directly comparable as a fellow FCJ trust secondary with shared curriculum leadership training and best practice exchange.
• Gumley House School FCJ: Sister school within the FCJ Educational Trust, also a Catholic secondary school for girls in London with similar FCJ ethos and comprehensive Sixth Form provision. Directly comparable as a fellow trust member with shared curriculum leadership and governance models.

Regional players

• Camden School for Girls: State-funded girls' secondary school in Camden serving a similar local demographic with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as a Camden-based secondary without the Catholic faith criteria, providing geographic peer benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mfsixthform
• Facebookfacebook.com/mfsixthform
• Instagraminstagram.com/mfsixthform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maria-fidelis-fcj

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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