Neale-Wade Academy

About Neale-Wade Academy

Neale-Wade Academy is an academy sponsor led in March, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,222 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.7 (2025/26). 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,222 / 1,758 (70%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX

Phone

01354606000

Executive Principal

Graham Horn

Website

www.neale-wade.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Neale-Wade Academy?

Neale-Wade Academy is an academy sponsor led in March, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Neale-Wade Academy have?

Neale-Wade Academy has 1,222 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Neale-Wade Academy's Ofsted rating?

Neale-Wade Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).

How does Neale-Wade Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Neale-Wade Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.7 in 2025/26.

Is Neale-Wade Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Neale-Wade Academy is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Neale-Wade Academy?

Neale-Wade Academy is located at Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX.