St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
URN: 139515 • Bedford MK41 9DQ
Overview
- Name
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 139515
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michele McGettigan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234401900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9DQ
Summary
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in the Putnoe area of Bedford, serving 306 pupils from Reception to Year 6. With a capacity of 420, the school operates under the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Catholic ethos. The school emphasizes Gospel Values such as Faith, Love, Hope, Trust, and Forgiveness, fostering a supportive community among students, staff, and families.
The school boasts spacious grounds that facilitate active learning and environmental education. St John Rigby works closely with its associated secondary school, St Thomas More, ensuring a seamless transition for students as they progress through their education. The dedicated staff focus on equipping children with essential life skills and a strong educational foundation.
St John Rigby is recognized for its positive relationships among pupils and staff, contributing to a happy and safe learning atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and values its connections with local parishes and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education.
The school boasts spacious grounds that facilitate active learning and environmental education. St John Rigby works closely with its associated secondary school, St Thomas More, ensuring a seamless transition for students as they progress through their education. The dedicated staff focus on equipping children with essential life skills and a strong educational foundation.
St John Rigby is recognized for its positive relationships among pupils and staff, contributing to a happy and safe learning atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and values its connections with local parishes and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 149
- Girls
- 157
- FSM %
- 11.80
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 149 | 157 | 420 | 11.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 316 | 160 | 156 | 420 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 169 | 199 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 169 | 199 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 386 | 185 | 201 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 403 | 184 | 219 | 420 | 6.70 |
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