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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 678 pupils, and a capacity of 606 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

678

Pupils

606

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 678 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 606 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HX
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137908

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Frequently Asked Questions — Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 678 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 606 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.