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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

216

Pupils

230

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Church View, Ilkeston, DE7 4LF
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
21.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146145

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If St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilkeston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 230 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas 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 St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.