Edward Peake CofE VC School vs Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Biggleswade · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
359 students
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Buntingford · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
486 students
| Measure | Edward Peake CofE VC School Biggleswade, East of England | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 460 | #379 of 460 |
| National rank | #3894 of 4,090 | #3152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 359 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 39.9% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 4% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk | www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.0 vs 12.2).
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 4%).
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 359.
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 Edward Peake CofE VC School better than Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Edwinstree Church of England Middle School ranks higher (26.0 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 Edward Peake CofE VC School and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edward Peake CofE VC School: 359. Edwinstree Church of England Middle School: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward Peake CofE VC School and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School rank in East of England?
Edward Peake CofE VC School is 448th of 460 and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is 379th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).