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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

Academy converter · London · W14 8BZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,034

Local authority

Kensington and Chelsea

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Kensington and Chelsea, 1,034 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.1%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in W14
13
Secondary in W14
1
Open schools in Kensington and Chelsea LA
75
Secondary in Kensington and Chelsea LA
6

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
141931

Location

Address
89 Addison Road
Postcode
W14 8BZ
Town
London
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
District
Kensington and Chelsea
Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,034
Boys / girls
881 / 153
School capacity
922
Capacity fill
1,034 / 922 (112%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
115
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Governance
Academy trust: SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Aaron Cosgrove
Telephone
02076038478
Website
http://www.cvms.co.uk/

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