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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Year 6 Event – Thursday 25 September 2025 – 3.30-7pm (calendar)
- Provider Access Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Policies (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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