2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ilkeston Area

Ilkeston secondary schools serve this Derbyshire town with 3 schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 42, slightly above England's 39. Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, and Kirk Hallam Community Academy provide comprehensive education for local families, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.4/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While EBacc entry rates are lower than the national average, reflecting the town's focus on diverse vocational and academic pathways, families benefit from well-established schools with strong community ties and inclusive approaches to education. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.