The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School in Holland Park, Kensington and Chelsea, London uses N/A (Comprehensive/Academy). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School offers approximately 120 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as Very High. Admissions criteria: Admissions based strongly on faith criteria.

Prioritizes Catholic applicants with a Certificate of Catholic Practice. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Submit the Local Authority CAF and the school's Supplementary Information Form (SIF) with a Certificate of Catholic Practice. Key dates: Application Deadline: 31st October 2026; National Offer Day: 1st March 2027. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Ensure your Certificate of Catholic Practice is signed by your Parish Priest., Submit all supplementary forms before the deadline.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the N/A (Comprehensive/Academy) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.