Highbury Fields School vs Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbury Fields School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
733 students
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
738 students
| Measure | Highbury Fields School London, London | Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 640 | #528 of 640 |
| National rank | #1029 of 4,090 | #3195 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 733 | 738 |
| Pupils on roll | 733 | 738 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.4 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.26 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | 26.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/ | www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highbury Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 24.9).
- •Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is the larger school with 738 students compared with 733.
- •Highbury Fields School is girls and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highbury Fields School better than Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Fields School ranks higher (69.9 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highbury Fields School and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbury Fields School: 733. Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ: 738. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Fields School and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ rank in London?
Highbury Fields School is 222nd of 640 and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is 528th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).