Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 625 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 606 |
| Free school meals | 29.80% |
| Trust or sponsor | ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.stjohnhoughtonilkeston.srscmat.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01159322896 |
| URN | 137908 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 24 April 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Nearby schools
- Kirk Hallam Community Academy (secondary school, about 0.5 km)
- Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- Friesland School (secondary school, about 4.9 km)
- Bramcote College (secondary school, about 5.9 km)
- Heanor Gate Spencer Academy (secondary school, about 6.0 km)
- Nottingham University Samworth Academy (secondary school, about 6.3 km)
- George Spencer Academy (secondary school, about 6.3 km)
- Hall Park Academy (secondary school, about 6.3 km)
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