Edward Peake CofE VC School vs Stratton School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
Stratton School
Biggleswade · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
917 students
| Measure | Edward Peake CofE VC School Biggleswade, East of England | Stratton School Biggleswade, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 460 | #337 of 460 |
| National rank | #3894 of 4,090 | #2727 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 359 | 917 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 917 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 39.9% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Biggleswade | Biggleswade |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk | www.stratton.school |
The verdict
- •Stratton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.4 vs 12.2).
- •Stratton School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 359.
- •Edward Peake CofE VC School is a local authority school while Stratton 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 Edward Peake CofE VC School better than Stratton School?
On the Success Index (England), Stratton School ranks higher (34.4 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 Stratton School?
About 1.1 km 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. Stratton School: 917. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward Peake CofE VC School and Stratton School rank in East of England?
Edward Peake CofE VC School is 448th of 460 and Stratton School is 337th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).