Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

URN: 137908 • Ilkeston DE7 4HX

Overview

Name
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN
137908
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Brogan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01159322896
Website
Visit
Address
Abbot Road, Ilkeston DE7 4HX

Summary

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 678 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 606. Established in January 1965, the school aims to provide a Catholic education that inspires ambition and excellence, guided by Christian values. The academy promotes a vision of "Learning Without Limits," fostering a supportive environment for all students.

The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with a dedicated team responsible for child protection and student welfare. This team, led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, meets weekly to review procedures and ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils. The academy is committed to maintaining effective practices in safeguarding and has a clear policy framework available for parents to review.

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy encourages community involvement and welcomes prospective parents to visit the school. The upcoming Open Evening on September 25th, 2025, provides an opportunity for families to learn more about the school's ethos and educational offerings. For further information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
606
Pupils
678
Boys
320
Girls
358
FSM %
25.20
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 678 320 358 606 25.20
2024-09-11 685 326 359 606 23.20
2023-09-11 671 331 340 606 16.50
2022-09-11 671 331 340 606 16.50
2021-09-11 678 323 355 618 15.80
2020-09-11 664 332 332 618 13.00

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