Edward Peake CofE VC School vs Lawnside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 999 m 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
Lawnside Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
283 students
| Measure | Edward Peake CofE VC School Biggleswade, East of England | Lawnside Academy Biggleswade, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 460 | #1117 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3894 of 4,090 | #9258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 359 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 39.9% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk | www.lawnsideacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lawnside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 12.2).
- •Edward Peake CofE VC School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 283.
- •Edward Peake CofE VC School is a local authority school while Lawnside Academy 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 Edward Peake CofE VC School better than Lawnside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lawnside Academy ranks higher (44.1 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 Lawnside Academy?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Biggleswade in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edward Peake CofE VC School: 359. Lawnside Academy: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward Peake CofE VC School and Lawnside Academy rank in East of England?
Edward Peake CofE VC School is 448th of 460 and Lawnside Academy is 1117th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).