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About Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary academy in Ilkeston, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.21 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, 72% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.

The school has 358 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.8%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.

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Progress 8+0.21Attendance91.3%

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What kind of school is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 11–16
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No (to 16)
Size: 358 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

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Families wanting a smaller school — 358 pupils on roll.

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The area around this school

Environment score: 42/100

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Air quality31/100

Transport access39/100

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GCSE Results at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.21, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.

The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.

72% of students at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.

Attendance at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is 10.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy has 358 pupils on roll.

18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

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