The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.2
23.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
38.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,024
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Trust
- SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Stubbings (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJames Lee Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Parayhouse School
Special school · 1.3km away
Gibbs Green School
Special school · 1.7km away
Avonmore Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
BeyondAutism Post-19
Special school · 1.9km away
The Fulham Prep School Ltd
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School a selective school?
No. The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School's Ofsted rating?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School currently has 1,024 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School take?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is in London, W14 8BZ, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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