Edward Peake CofE VC School

About Edward Peake CofE VC School

Edward Peake CofE VC School is a voluntary controlled school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 410 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 4% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

410 / 720 (57%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Potton Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ

Phone

01767314562

Federation Headteacher

Z J Linington

Website

www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Edward Peake CofE VC School?

Edward Peake CofE VC School is a voluntary controlled school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Edward Peake CofE VC School have?

Edward Peake CofE VC School has 410 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Edward Peake CofE VC School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

4% of pupils at Edward Peake CofE VC School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Edward Peake CofE VC School?

Edward Peake CofE VC School is located at Potton Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ.