Edward Peake CofE VC School Catchment Area
Edward Peake CofE VC School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 410 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
410
Pupils
720
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Edward Peake CofE VC School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Edward Peake CofE VC School?
The catchment area for Edward Peake CofE VC School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Edward Peake CofE VC School is managed by Central Bedfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Edward Peake CofE VC School: 720 places, 57% filled: places available
Edward Peake CofE VC School has a published admission number of 720 places. 410 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 720 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.3% of pupils at Edward Peake CofE VC School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Central Bedfordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Central Bedfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Central Bedfordshire school admissions →
Edward Peake CofE VC School: School Information
- Full address
- Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EJ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109694
Other Secondary Schools in Biggleswade
If Edward Peake CofE VC School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Biggleswade are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Central Bedfordshire
Edward Peake CofE VC School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Central Bedfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Edward Peake CofE VC School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Edward Peake CofE VC School
What is the catchment area for Edward Peake CofE VC School? ▾
The catchment area for Edward Peake CofE VC School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Edward Peake CofE VC School oversubscribed? ▾
Edward Peake CofE VC School has a capacity of 720 places and currently has 410 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Edward Peake CofE VC School? ▾
Edward Peake CofE VC School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Edward Peake CofE VC School cover? ▾
Edward Peake CofE VC School is a secondary school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.