Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School vs St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Bedford · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
297 students
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, East of England | St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1371 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #11356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 268 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.stjohnrigby.org |
The verdict
- •Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 268.
- •Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is a independent school while St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School better than St John Rigby Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and St John Rigby Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 297. St John Rigby Catholic Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and St John Rigby Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is unranked and St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is 1371st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).