The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
URN: 141931 • London W14 8BZ
Overview
- Name
- The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
- URN
- 141931
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Stubbings (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 02076038478
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 89 Addison Road, London W14 8BZ
Summary
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is a boys' secondary academy located in Kensington and Chelsea, London. With a current enrolment of 1,024 pupils, the school has a capacity of 922 and offers a strong Catholic ethos that underpins its educational approach. The school aims to foster the holistic development of students, focusing on intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth, in line with Catholic Social Teaching.
Academically, Cardinal Vaughan is known for its outstanding examination results, consistently surpassing national averages. In 2025, 45.5% of A-Level entries achieved grades A* and A, while 37% of GCSE grades were at 9 or 8. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment that encourages good behaviour, self-discipline, and personal development, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils.
The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, hosting events such as Year 12 Open Evenings to foster collaboration and transparency. The leadership is committed to maintaining high standards while adapting to the changing educational landscape, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future roles in society.
Academically, Cardinal Vaughan is known for its outstanding examination results, consistently surpassing national averages. In 2025, 45.5% of A-Level entries achieved grades A* and A, while 37% of GCSE grades were at 9 or 8. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment that encourages good behaviour, self-discipline, and personal development, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils.
The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, hosting events such as Year 12 Open Evenings to foster collaboration and transparency. The leadership is committed to maintaining high standards while adapting to the changing educational landscape, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future roles in society.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Alumni Events & Reunions (calendar)
- School Diary - calendar view (calendar)
- 16 Oct Fifth Form Parents' Evening I (calendar)
- RSHE (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 922
- Pupils
- 1024
- Boys
- 863
- Girls
- 161
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1024 | 863 | 161 | 922 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1022 | 863 | 159 | 922 | 16.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1027 | 882 | 145 | 922 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1027 | 882 | 145 | 922 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1008 | 861 | 147 | 922 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1005 | 848 | 157 | 922 | 10.40 |
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