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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 15/02/2023Ages 4–11216 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ilkeston, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 216 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2023, St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ilkeston can view St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)75%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake22.7%
Free school meals22.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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