Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Skegness Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
625 students
Skegness Grammar School
Skegness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
622 students
| Measure | Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands | Skegness Grammar School Skegness, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 329 | #94 of 329 |
| National rank | #1496 of 4,090 | #1143 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 625 | 622 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 622 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 62% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 88% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Ilkeston | Skegness |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjohnhoughtonilkeston.srscmat.co.uk | www.skegnessgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Skegness Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 59.8).
- •Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 625 students compared with 622.
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 Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Skegness Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Skegness Grammar School ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.8 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 Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy and Skegness Grammar School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Skegness in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy: 625. Skegness Grammar School: 622. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy and Skegness Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is 119th of 329 and Skegness Grammar School is 94th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).