Holland Park School vs The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 778 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Park School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,376 students
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,034 students
| Measure | Holland Park School London, London | The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #152 of 640 | #53 of 640 |
| National rank | #706 of 4,090 | #250 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,376 | 1,034 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,376 | 1,034 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.4 | 67.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.5% | 80.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | 94.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.76 | 5.87 |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | 42.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hollandparkschool.co.uk/ | www.cvms.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 77.4).
- •Holland Park School is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 1,034.
- •Holland Park School is co-educational and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holland Park School better than The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School ranks higher (90.4 vs 77.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holland Park School and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holland Park School: 1,376. The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School: 1,034. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holland Park School and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School rank in London?
Holland Park School is 152nd of 640 and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is 53rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).