St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
94%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 230 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Sellors, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2703rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 25 in Erewash.
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 34 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church View, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 4LF |
| Headteacher | Michael Sellors |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 230 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2703rd of 13,686
Nationally
235th of 1,353
In East Midlands
5th of 25
In Erewash
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church View, Ilkeston
Erewash, DE7 4LF
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