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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Outstandinggraded 16/11/2021Ages 11–181,024 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
London, W14 8BZ
Kensington and Chelsea

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Kensington and Chelsea local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,024 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2021, The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1), an average Attainment 8 score of 68 and 87% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 16/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 867.2
England avg 45.1 · was 67.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1
Grade 5+ English & maths80%
England avg 45% · was 86% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths94%
England avg 65% · was 97% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.87
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 42.7
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 43.1
AAB or better31%
Retention99%
Value added-0.14
Below average · 95% CI -0.2 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake15.9%
Free school meals15.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language46.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled108%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence10.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in LondonSee the full area report for W14 8BZ