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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
678
Capacity
606
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.1, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 62% of schools nationwide. Additionally, 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is a positive indicator of foundational skills. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 68% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, suggesting there may be areas for improvement in community engagement or support.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child is happy
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
School has high expectations
74%
Good range of subjects
72%
My child makes good progress
68%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
66%
School keeps me informed
52%
School supports development
51%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other6.0%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.96374, -1.32893 · DE7 4HX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137908
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2019.
Is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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