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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Church View, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 70% of pupils meeting expected standards, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach higher standards, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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52.96489, -1.31155 · DE7 4LF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146145
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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