The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
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Attainment 8 of 67.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 67.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 93%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.00
- Confidence interval:
- [0.75, 1.25]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 126 | 67.2 | — | 92.9% | 31.0% | 5.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 124 | 67.4 | +1.00 | 96.0% | 28.2% | 5.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 126 | 65.2 | +0.86 | 87.0% | 45.0% | 5.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 130 | 63.8 | +0.56 | 79.0% | 32.0% | 5.6 |
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School information
| URN | 141931 |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Paul Stubbings |
| Trust | SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | W14 8BZ |
| Latest pupils | 126 |
| FSM eligible | 17.9% |
Contact and identifiers
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
http://www.cvms.co.uk/View local authority page2076038478| DfE number | 5402 |
| UKPRN | 10049304 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Jan 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |