St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 32nd of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths49%

49%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

268 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.9%

11.9%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.5%

29.5%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hazeldene School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
The Hills Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Goldington Green Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	62% met the expected standard
Brickhill Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Michele McGettigan
Phone: 01234401900
Website: stjohnrigby.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DQ
Local authority: Bedford
URN: 139515

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.