Edward Peake CofE VC School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Edward Peake CofE VC School
Address: Potton Road
Town/City: Biggleswade
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: SG18 0EJ
Telephone Number: 01767 314562
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Federation Headteacher: Miss Z J Linington
Capacity: 720
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 359 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 50% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 109694
DfE Number: 823/4502
UKPRN: 10018536
UPRN: 100081252573
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Biggleswade East (E05014398)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 519948E, 245713N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 5' 50.64" N 0° 15' 0.86" W
Plus Code: 9C4X3PWX+XW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Claire Cowley - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 26 February 2026.
  • Sarah Desborough-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Martin Duffy - Governor. Appointed on 15 August 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mr Peter Giles - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2030.
  • Peter Giles - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
  • Mr Vaughan Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 15 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 August 2028.
  • Ms Hayley Learoyd - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Headteacher Z J Linington - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Revd Elizabeth Oglesby - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 December 2030.
  • Mr Dan Pallett - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Claire Russell-Leach - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2029.
  • Mr Mike Sladen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2027.
  • Councillor Gareth Tranter - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 February 2030.