The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,222
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 37.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Graham Horn (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Neale-Wade Academy a selective school?
No. Neale-Wade Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Neale-Wade Academy's Ofsted rating?
Neale-Wade Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Neale-Wade Academy?
Neale-Wade Academy currently has 1,222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Neale-Wade Academy take?
Neale-Wade Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Neale-Wade Academy?
Neale-Wade Academy is in March, PE15 9PX, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Neale-Wade Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Neale-Wade Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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