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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
306
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 83% of schools for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at the top end. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not specifically mentioned, the school shows potential for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.7%
Black African25.5%
White Other14.1%
Mixed Other5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.14506, -0.44778 · MK41 9DQ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139515
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohnrigby.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School a good school?
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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