St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Rigby Catholic Primary School.

Bedford, MK419DQ Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Polhill Avenue
Bedford, MK419DQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139515
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DQ
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Northampton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
316
Free School Meals
13.3% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
316 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"God's will be done through work and play, as we follow Jesus day by day"

Faith Hope Forgiveness Love Trust

Catholic identity permeates all areas of school life and our faith is central to all we do. Worship is an integral part of our school community and staff, children and parents/carers are provided with rich opportunities to encounter God, and high-quality experiences of liturgy and prayer supports their spiritual journey.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs M McGettigan. As a Catholic community we aim for each child to grow in God’s love, follow Gospel values, and strive for excellence in teaching and learning. The mission statement is “God's will be done through work and play, as we follow Jesus day by day.”

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Buddies' Club Play Leaders

Facilities

Facilities for hire outside school hours BCS Lettings Policy September 2017 pdf BCS Lettings Form September 2017 pdf

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care Supervisor: Mrs D Bellew; Staff: Mrs C Lamberti, Mrs J Silvestri, Mrs N Troisi, Mrs F Ram, Mrs S Burgoyne

SEND Provision

SEND provision is led by the SENDCo (Mrs H Ball); Inclusion team triages needs to ensure appropriate support and interventions; Inclusion Directory of Support is available and staff can be contacted via the school.

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