Hallam Fields Junior School vs St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Fields Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
| Measure | Hallam Fields Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,516 | #627 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13872 of 15,697 | #7877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stthomasilkeston.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 20.7).
- •St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 44%).
- •Hallam Fields Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 217.
- •Hallam Fields Junior School is a local authority school while St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hallam Fields Junior School better than St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (50.5 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hallam Fields Junior School and St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Fields Junior School: 217. St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Fields Junior School and St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hallam Fields Junior School is 1308th of 1,516 and St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is 627th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).