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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9DQ
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic academy. It has about 330 boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Finances, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is poor.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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