Biggleswade Academy vs Edward Peake CofE VC School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
839 students
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Biggleswade · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
359 students
| Measure | Biggleswade Academy Biggleswade, East of England | Edward Peake CofE VC School Biggleswade, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,872 | #448 of 460 |
| National rank | #10896 of 15,697 | #3894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 839 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 839 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 39.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 4% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 0% |
| 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 | Biggleswade | Biggleswade |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biggleswadeacademy.org | www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Biggleswade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 12.2).
- •Biggleswade Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 4%).
- •Biggleswade Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Biggleswade Academy is the larger school with 839 students compared with 359.
- •Biggleswade Academy is a academy school while Edward Peake CofE VC School is a local authority 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 Biggleswade Academy better than Edward Peake CofE VC School?
On the Success Index (England), Biggleswade Academy ranks higher (36.6 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biggleswade Academy and Edward Peake CofE VC School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Biggleswade in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biggleswade Academy: 839. Edward Peake CofE VC School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biggleswade Academy and Edward Peake CofE VC School rank in East of England?
Biggleswade Academy is 1324th of 1,872 and Edward Peake CofE VC School is 448th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).