Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Ilkeston, DE7 4HX
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
2 of 6 in Erewash
Pupils
625
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 47.8 | 48.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 50% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 49% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | 0.21 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Friesland School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Bramcote College · 3.7 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Heanor Gate Spencer Academy · 3.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- George Spencer Academy · 3.8 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Ilkeston · Best secondary schools in Derbyshire
The neighbourhood
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Kirk Hallam (typical home £179,000, crime average).
What is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.