The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Michele McGettigan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoldington Academy
Secondary · Very close
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 317m away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 558m away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 580m away
Castle Newnham School
Primary · 718m away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Bedford School
Independent · 1.1km away
KWS School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Rigby Catholic Primary School?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Rigby Catholic Primary School take?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 9DQ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Rigby Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Rigby Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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