Edward Peake CofE VC School
URN: 109694 • Biggleswade SG18 0EJ
Overview
- Name
- Edward Peake CofE VC School
- URN
- 109694
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Z J Linington (since 2025) , Federation Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01767314562
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Potton Road, Biggleswade SG18 0EJ
Summary
Edward Peake CofE VC School, located in Biggleswade, serves a mixed cohort of 410 pupils, with a capacity of 720. As a voluntary controlled school, it operates under a Christian ethos, promoting values of integrity, compassion, and respect. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually, guided by the motto "Live Love Learn."
The curriculum at Edward Peake is designed to be broad and engaging, encouraging students to develop essential life skills while achieving their academic potential. Smaller class sizes in key stage 4 allow for personalised support, fostering a culture of high expectations and ownership of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to positive relationships.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Edward Peake, with events that encourage parental and local engagement. The school has a long-standing commitment to inclusiveness, reflecting its historical roots and dedication to serving the local communities of Biggleswade and surrounding areas.
The curriculum at Edward Peake is designed to be broad and engaging, encouraging students to develop essential life skills while achieving their academic potential. Smaller class sizes in key stage 4 allow for personalised support, fostering a culture of high expectations and ownership of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to positive relationships.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Edward Peake, with events that encourage parental and local engagement. The school has a long-standing commitment to inclusiveness, reflecting its historical roots and dedication to serving the local communities of Biggleswade and surrounding areas.
Useful links
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Inclusion Support (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Provider Access Policy Statement (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Learn more (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holmemead Middle School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 10 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 410
- Boys
- 223
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 410 | 223 | 187 | 720 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 526 | 271 | 255 | 720 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 570 | 287 | 283 | 840 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 570 | 287 | 283 | 840 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 546 | 275 | 271 | 840 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 482 | 251 | 231 | 600 | 14.50 |
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