St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 146145 • Ilkeston DE7 4LF
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 146145
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Sellors (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159320550
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church View, Ilkeston DE7 4LF
Summary
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 216 pupils, serving a capacity of 230. The school is part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment grounded in Gospel values, including Love, Respect, Forgiveness, Honesty, and Friendship. The mission statement, "We serve God when we work and play together," reflects the school's ethos of community and collaboration.
The academy prioritises high standards of behaviour and effective learning, supported by excellent teaching and facilities. The curriculum is designed to challenge and motivate students while celebrating individual successes. Safeguarding is a key focus, with dedicated staff trained to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to promote online safety and personal development through various initiatives, including partnerships with organisations like the NSPCC.
For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy](https://www.stthomasilkeston.srscmat.co.uk/).
The academy prioritises high standards of behaviour and effective learning, supported by excellent teaching and facilities. The curriculum is designed to challenge and motivate students while celebrating individual successes. Safeguarding is a key focus, with dedicated staff trained to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to promote online safety and personal development through various initiatives, including partnerships with organisations like the NSPCC.
For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy](https://www.stthomasilkeston.srscmat.co.uk/).
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Charlotte Nursery and Infant School (70.2)
- Morley Primary School (68.8)
- St Thomas Catholic Primary (64.2)
- Richardson Endowed Primary School (63.8)
- Horsley Woodhouse Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 230
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 21.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 230 | 21.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 111 | 118 | 245 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | 123 | 117 | 245 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | 123 | 117 | 245 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 244 | 128 | 116 | 245 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 244 | 123 | 121 | 245 | 13.50 |
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