The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18BoysRoman CatholicSixth form
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
Headmaster · Mr Aaron Cosgrove
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Key facts
Pupils1,034Capacity 922
OfstedReport cardInspected 15 April 2026
TrustSaint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust
Free school meals18.1%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 15 April 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Sixth formStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Kensington and Chelsea council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Kensington and ChelseaNearby schools for the same ages
- Holland Park School0.5 mi
- Kensington Aldridge Academy0.7 mi
- Ormiston Latimer Academy0.8 mi
- Sacred Heart High School0.9 mi
- William Morris Sixth Form1.0 mi