Edward Peake CofE VC School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Edward Peake CofE VC School.

Biggleswade, SG180EJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 10-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Potton Road
Biggleswade, SG180EJ
Phone
1767314562
Website
edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109694
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
All-through
Address
Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EJ
Website
www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk
Age range
10-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
720 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
526
Free School Meals
25.1% (132 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
526 pupils
10-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Live, Love, Learn"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Edward Peake Church of England School is a Church of England school; moments of silence, prayer and reflection are integral to daily routines; rooted in Christian values with a focus on relationships, reconciliation, respect and hope.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Z. J. Linington expresses pride in Edward Peake and commitment to outstanding education for every pupil, a creative and engaging learning environment, a broad curriculum, and a Christian, inclusive ethos that supports lifelong learning and partnership with families.

Facilities

5 science labs Dedicated textiles room A new food technology room A larger, dedicated library A specialist dance/drama studio A new computing suite 7 new classrooms and numerous small group rooms 2 new music practice rooms Dedicated Inclusion and SEND space in the form of The HIVE and Sanctuary (sensory room) Secure site with turning circle and gate security Outdoor football pitches (floodlit) Tennis courts Hard games area Large field capable of four pitches or a full-sized athletic track and long jump pits

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Studies Computing Design Technology English Geography History Life Skills Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Music Physical Education Photography Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics Science

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number: 180; Point of Entry: Year 7. Admissions priorities: (1) looked after children and previously looked after children; (2) children of staff; (3) children living in the catchment area with siblings at the school; (4) children living in the catchment area; (5) children living outside the catchment area with siblings at the school; (6) children whose parents/carers have shown commitment to the Church of England or another Christian church by attending services at least once a month; (7) children from specified feeder schools; (8) any other children.

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