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Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ, Central Bedfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
720
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. However, the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at just 4%, which may be a concern for some parents. Additionally, parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 64% of respondents expressing they would recommend the school.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 4% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
82%
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of subjects
76%
My child makes good progress
74%
School has high expectations
72%
Progress is communicated
66%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
58%
School keeps me informed
56%
Behaviour is good
56%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.09677, -0.25040 · SG18 0EJ
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109694
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Edward Peake CofE VC School rated by Ofsted?
Edward Peake CofE VC School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2025.
Is Edward Peake CofE VC School a good school?
Edward Peake CofE VC School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Edward Peake CofE VC School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Edward Peake CofE VC School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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