St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9DQ |
| Phone | 01234401900 |
| Reference Number | 139515 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 316 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.63%
Girls: 49.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| 2 | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| 3 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.1% |
| African | 20.9% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St John Rigby RC VA Lower School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-25 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-25 | Inspection | Inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hazeldene School
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.35 miles |
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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.36 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
0.45 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ |
0.64 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP |
0.82 miles |
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Brickhill Primary School
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA |
0.84 miles |
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Putnoe Primary School
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH |
0.98 miles |
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Scott Primary School
Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA |
1.13 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
1.22 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.26 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.27 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.28 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.56 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
1.56 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.58 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.7 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.73 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
1.84 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.92 miles |
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Renhold VC Primary School
Church End, Renhold Vc Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU |
1.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
0.17 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
0.2 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
0.71 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
0.79 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.04 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
1.13 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.18 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.19 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
1.33 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.43 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
|
1.46 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.84 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
1.96 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
2.16 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
2.5 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
2.59 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
2.68 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
3.5 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.56 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.64 miles |