Kirk Hallam Community Academy vs Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
709 students
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
625 students
| Measure | Kirk Hallam Community Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands | Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 329 | #119 of 329 |
| National rank | #3635 of 4,090 | #1496 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 709 | 625 |
| Pupils on roll | 709 | 625 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.9% | 70.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk | www.stjohnhoughtonilkeston.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 18.7).
- •Kirk Hallam Community Academy is the larger school with 709 students compared with 625.
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 Kirk Hallam Community Academy better than Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 18.7 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 Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy: 709. Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy: 625. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy is 297th of 329 and Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is 119th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).