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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HX

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
678
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.2%
Attainment 8
48.0
Ofsted
Good
May 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.8%
Basics 9-5
49.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
49.3%
EBacc APS
4.34
EBacc 9-5
23.6%
EBacc 9-4
31.1%
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About Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. The school has around 678 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Abbot Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4HX | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy located?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (DE7 4HX).
How many pupils attend Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 678 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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