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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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