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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Goodgraded 24/04/2025Ages 11–16678 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Ilkeston, DE7 4HX
Derbyshire

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ilkeston, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 678 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/04/2025, Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ilkeston can view Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 24/04/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.1
England avg 45.1 · was 47.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry49%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.34
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake29.8%
Free school meals29.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in IlkestonSee the full area report for DE7 4HX