Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
| Measure | Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands | St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 329 | #627 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1496 of 4,090 | #7877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 625 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjohnhoughtonilkeston.srscmat.co.uk | www.stthomasilkeston.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 50.5).
- •Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 625 students compared with 225.
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 St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 50.5 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 St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy: 625. St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is 119th of 329 and St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is 627th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).