The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 89 Addison Road London W14 8BZ |
| Phone | 02076038478 |
| Reference Number | 141931 |
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all aspects of education, behavior, and leadership in its first routine inspection since becoming an academy. With a rich curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, pupils thrive in a supportive and high-expectation environment. This excellent school is particularly successful in ensuring all students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve high standards while acquiring essential life skills in a strong school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1024 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 84.28%
Girls: 15.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | Unknown | 127 |
| 8 | 130 | Unknown | 130 |
| 9 | 126 | Unknown | 126 |
| 10 | 124 | Unknown | 124 |
| 11 | 126 | Unknown | 126 |
| 12 | 115 | 82 | 197 |
| 13 | 115 | 79 | 194 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.6% |
| White, Other | 24.1% |
| African | 13.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| Irish | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupils' behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Highly effective leadership and management.
- Rich and broad curriculum that supports high achievement.
- Strong focus on personal development and extensive extracurricular activities.
- Well-planned careers guidance for pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 67.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 80.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 92.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 42.73 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 43.13 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 31.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 223 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 131 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 627 | 115 |
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