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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,024
Capacity
922
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. An impressive 94% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 80% secure a grade 5 or above. Parents can feel confident in the school's strong academic standing, though the EBacc entry rate of 31% may suggest limited emphasis on this qualification pathway.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.2 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 94% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 80% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.6%
White Other24.1%
Black African13.1%
Other7.0%
Mixed Other6.6%
White Irish5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.50389, -0.21174 · W14 8BZ
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN141931
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cvms.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School rated by Ofsted?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School a good school?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School in GCSEs?
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.2. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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