The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
4%
-58.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Miss Z J Linington (Federation Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitchmead School
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Lawnside Academy
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Stratton School
Secondary · 1.1km away
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Independent · 1.2km away
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holmemead Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.8km away
Biggleswade Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Edward Peake CofE VC School's Ofsted rating?
Edward Peake CofE VC School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edward Peake CofE VC School?
Edward Peake CofE VC School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edward Peake CofE VC School take?
Edward Peake CofE VC School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Edward Peake CofE VC School?
Edward Peake CofE VC School is in Biggleswade, SG18 0EJ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edward Peake CofE VC School have a sixth form?
No, Edward Peake CofE VC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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