Derbyshire
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
GCSE results 2026: every Derbyshire school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 44.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 44.4
- Attainment 8
- 38%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- +0.21
- Progress 8
- [-0.05, 0.47]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 106 | 103 | 103 (100%) | 203 |
| September 2025 | 101 | 99 | 99 (100%) | 251 |
| September 2024 | 110 | 108 | 108 (100%) | 252 |
| September 2023 | 146 | 170 | 143 (84%) | 293 |
| September 2022 | 107 | 97 | 97 (100%) | 227 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Derbyshire’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 133 | 44.4 | — | 37.6% | 10.5% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 148 | 48.1 | — | 50.0% | — | 49.3% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 118 | 47.8 | +0.21 | 50.0% | — | 50.8% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 117 | 48.0 | -0.11 | 44.4% | — | 38.5% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 138 | 47.9 | -0.22 | — | — | 19.0% | 4.0 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Derbyshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137908 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Steve Brogan |
| Trust | ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DE7 4HX |
| Pupils | 678 |
| FSM eligible | 25.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Abbot Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HX
https://www.stjohnhoughtonilkeston.srscmat.co.uk1159322896| DfE number | 5415 |
| UKPRN | 10036750 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |