Edward Peake CofE VC School, Biggleswade

In its own words: "Edward Peake C of E (VC) School was named in honour of a local philanthropist who, in the days when education was by no means a right for our local children, made a permanent bequest by which a school teacher could be paid and children from poor families receive an education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am absolutely delighted and privileged to be the Headteacher of Edward Peake School. We believe that our pupils are our greatest asset therefore we are committed to providing an outstanding education for each and every pupil. Our core purpose is to enable pupils to make exceptional progress and support pupils’ personal well-being so that they can achieve outstanding outcomes."

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Edward Peake CofE VC School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 66% in Central Bedfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 49% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Edward Peake CofE VC School as their first choice and 151 named it as one of their preferences, for 71 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Edward Peake CofE VC School are Stratton School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 41.5); Sandy Secondary School (3.3 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 41.4); Henlow Church of England Academy (4.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41); and Samuel Whitbread Academy (5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.7).

36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Edward Peake CofE VC School (as of April 2026): 89% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).

8.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (8%).

Edward Peake CofE VC School had 31 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

The nearest railway station is Biggleswade Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edward Peake School (outside), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 97 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Central Bedfordshire (47), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Edward Peake CofE VC School issued 73 suspensions, 17.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The primary schools closest to Edward Peake CofE VC School are Lawnside Academy (0.6 miles), St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School (0.8 miles), Biggleswade Academy (1.1 miles) and Sutton CofE VA Primary School (1.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.