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Edward Peake CofE VC School

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
May 2025
Progress 8
-1.63
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,113
of 3,141 nationally

About Edward Peake CofE VC School

Edward Peake CofE VC School’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.63 sits well below the Central Bedfordshire local authority average of -0.46 for secondary schools, placing it 15th out of 27 schools of the same type in the area. That gap is significant — roughly 1.2 points lower than the LA norm — and it means the school ranks in the 94th percentile of its local authority, meaning only a handful of schools in the county have lower scores. Nationally, it sits at the 99th percentile, among the bottom 1% of schools in England. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 5.3 also reflects this, and no pupils entered the EBacc suite of qualifications in the most recent data. For parents comparing options, these figures suggest academic outcomes are a clear area of concern, though the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025 offers a more nuanced picture.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPotton Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ
HeadteacherZ J Linington
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)78.1%
School Capacity410 / 100 (410% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsLibraryArt StudiosTennis CourtsGymnasiumSports HallSwimming PoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingBasketballFootballTennisBadmintonAthleticsRoundersHockey

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperEco ClubYoung EnterpriseOrchestraChoirModel United NationsChessDuke of EdinburghGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Source: edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edward Peake CofE VC School

Edward Peake CofE VC School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.