The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Sellors (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church View, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmField House Infant School
Primary · 506m away
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Secondary · 720m away
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 823m away
Kensington Junior Academy
Primary · 824m away
Hallam Fields Junior School
Primary · 889m away
Chaucer Infant School
Primary · 901m away
Ladywood Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Chaucer Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Ilkeston, DE7 4LF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.