The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 89 Addison Road London W14 8BZ |
| Phone | 02076038478 |
| Reference Number | 141931 |
Description
betaThe Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, based in London’s Holland Park (W14 8BZ), is a Roman Catholic secondary institution with a historic and distinguished legacy. Established in 1914, the school boasts a strong Catholic ethos rooted in the ideals of vocalized by Cardinal Henry Manning: the formation of the whole person, encompassing intellect, heart, character, and soul. With close to 950 students, the school has a pan-London intake and garnered recognition as one of the highest achieving state comprehensive schools in the UK.
This academy within the Archdiocese of Westminster prides itself on outstanding academic results and a robust tradition of conduct and self-improvement, targeting the spiritual, social, moral, and aesthetic development of its students. At Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, the educational journey is focused on tailored teaching that meets the individual needs of a diverse student body.
The school has a long history, having evolved from a private establishment to a state-funded grammar school under the 1944 Education Act, and through the decades, it has forged strong relationships with the local community and beyond. Enhancing the school's academic curriculum is a diverse range of extracurricular activities including an acclaimed boat club and additional programs in computing and science.
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is committed to a progressive future, ensuring its core values remain a beacon of guidance, fostering unity of purpose among the school community to deliver a firm foundation for its students' development. The school has a staff of approximately 150 members, reflecting a commitment to providing high-quality education to students aged 11 to 18. Alumni, known as Old Vaughanians, have made their mark locally, nationally, and internationally.
Headmaster Paul Stubbings aims to maintain and advance the school's existing legacy, balancing its rich heritage with a drive towards continuous improvement and adaptability as the world evolves.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1022 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 84.44%
Girls: 15.56% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 128 |
| 8 | 126 |
| 9 | 127 |
| 10 | 126 |
| 11 | 124 |
| 12 | 197 |
| 13 | 194 |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 17 | 3 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 65.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG |
0.38 miles |
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Addison Primary School
Addison Gardens, Blythe Road, London, W14 0DT |
0.43 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Masbro Road, London, W14 0LT |
0.44 miles |
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Avondale Park Primary School
Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EE |
0.49 miles |
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Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU |
0.59 miles |
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Ecole Fran�aise de Londres Jacques Pr�vert
59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE |
0.61 miles |
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Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Treadgold Street, Notting Hill, London, W11 4BJ |
0.62 miles |
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Avonmore Primary School
Avonmore Road, London, W14 8SH |
0.64 miles |
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Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School, Kensington Place, London, W8 7PP |
0.67 miles |
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Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
41a Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BL |
0.7 miles |
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EJ |
0.71 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LH |
0.73 miles |
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Miles Coverdale Primary School
Coverdale Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8JJ |
0.74 miles |
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Southbank International School Kensington
36-38 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 3BU |
0.74 miles |
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Thomas Jones Primary School
St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ |
0.82 miles |
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP |
0.85 miles |
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Colville Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London, W11 2DF |
0.86 miles |
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Ark White City Primary Academy
3 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7PT |
0.94 miles |
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Oxford Gardens Primary School
Oxford Gardens, London, W10 6NF |
0.94 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0BA |
0.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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SIAL
154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH |
0.15 miles |
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Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens, London, W8 7AF |
0.48 miles |
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London Vocational Ballet School
58 Bulwer Street, London, W12 8AP |
0.54 miles |
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Catch22 Include London
191 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH |
0.66 miles |
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX |
0.75 miles |
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Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7DG |
0.83 miles |
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Parayhouse School
Hammersmith and Fulham College, Gliddon Road, Fulham, London, W14 9BL |
0.86 miles |
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Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL |
0.86 miles |
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Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street, Acton, London, W3 8SB |
0.95 miles |
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Ashbourne College
17 Old Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 4PL |
0.95 miles |
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Jack Tizard School
South Africa Road, London, W12 7PA |
1.02 miles |
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Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD |
1.05 miles |
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Kensington Park School
40-44 Bark Place, Bayswater, London, W2 4AT |
1.08 miles |
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College Park School
Garway Road, London, W2 4PH |
1.13 miles |
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Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
317 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SZ |
1.13 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY |
1.15 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EL |
1.17 miles |
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Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd, White City, London, W12 0SP |
1.22 miles |
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The Fulham Prep School Ltd
200 Greyhound Road, London, London, W14 9SD |
1.22 miles |
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Woodlane High School
Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN |
1.24 miles |