Edward Peake CofE VC School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Biggleswade, East of England SG18 0EJ · Central Bedfordshire
#448 of 460 secondary schools in East of England
#3894 of 4,090 nationally
About Edward Peake CofE VC School
Edward Peake CofE VC School is a local authority secondary located in Biggleswade, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 12.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 448th of 460 ranked secondary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (50th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (0th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 359; capacity filled 39.9%.
There are 11 schools in Biggleswade; Edward Peake CofE VC School ranks 11th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)4%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Edward Peake CofE VC School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 359
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 39.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Edward Peake CofE VC School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Lawnside Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
283 students · 999 m away
Stratton School
Biggleswade · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
917 students · 1.1 km away
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Biggleswade · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
161 students · 1.2 km away
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
945 students · 1.3 km away
Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
839 students · 1.8 km away
Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Sutton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students · 2.9 km away
Caldecote Church of England Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
85 students · 3.2 km away
Dunton CofE Junior School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
66 students · 4.0 km away
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
172 students · 4.0 km away
Potton Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students · 4.3 km away
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Townsend Church of England School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edward Peake CofE VC School a good school?
Edward Peake CofE VC School has a Success Index (England) of 12.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #448 of 460 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Edward Peake CofE VC School rank in East of England?
Edward Peake CofE VC School ranks #448 of 460 secondary schools in East of England and #3894 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edward Peake CofE VC School?
Edward Peake CofE VC School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Edward Peake CofE VC School a primary school or a secondary school?
Edward Peake CofE VC School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Edward Peake CofE VC School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edward Peake CofE VC School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.