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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Bedford · MK41 9DQ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

268

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Bedford, Bedford, 268 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 11.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK41
19
Primary in MK41
11
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Primary in Bedford LA
55

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK41

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139515

Location

Address
Polhill Avenue
Postcode
MK41 9DQ
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
268
Boys / girls
128 / 140
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
268 / 420 (64%)
Free school meals
11.9%
FSM pupils
32
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Academy trust
OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD

Contact

Telephone
01234401900
Website
http://www.stjohnrigby.org

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