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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DQ

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

306

Ages

5-11

FSM

11.8%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

63.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

57.0%

RWM Combined

49.0%

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About St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 306 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DQ | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — Good
Dec 2019 — Requires improvement
Jun 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

What is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St John Rigby Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School located?

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK41 9DQ).

How many pupils attend St John Rigby Catholic Primary School?

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School has around 306 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John Rigby Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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