SchoolScoresEdward Peake CofE VC School
Voluntary controlled school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EJ
01767 314562 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 4 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 23 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 61% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 61% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 59% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 69% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 52% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 84% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 44% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 69% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 51% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 47% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 42% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 68% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 63% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Central Bedfordshire figures pool parents at the Central Bedfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
118 pupils in this year group.
4% — 46 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 58 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 4% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 71 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 70 |
| Of those, offered a place | 70 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 151 |
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.6% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 2% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 27th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 41% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Stratton School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Edward Peake CofE VC School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Edward Peake CofE VC School?
89% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Edward Peake CofE VC School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Edward Peake CofE VC School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 70 families put Edward Peake CofE VC School as their first choice for 71 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 70 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109694.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.