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Neale-Wade Academy
Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.5 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,222
Capacity
1,758
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.8, this school is performing in the top 94% of schools nationally, although only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parental satisfaction appears to be low, with only 20% recommending the school, and it currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted. Additionally, half of the students progress to university, but only a small percentage gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 44% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★1.5
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
50%
My child makes good progress
40%
My child is happy
30%
School keeps me informed
20%
School responds to concerns
20%
Good range of subjects
20%
I'd recommend this school
20%
School supports development
20%
Progress is communicated
20%
Behaviour is good
10%
School has high expectations
10%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.9%
White Other8.6%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.53695, 0.08860 · PE15 9PX
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN139272
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.neale-wade.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Neale-Wade Academy rated by Ofsted?
Neale-Wade Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Neale-Wade Academy a good school?
Neale-Wade Academy scores 0.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Neale-Wade Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Neale-Wade Academy receives a satisfaction score of 29% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Neale-Wade Academy in GCSEs?
Neale-Wade Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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