Neale-Wade Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Neale-Wade Academy.

March, PE159PX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.73
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
31 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wimblington Road
March, PE159PX
Phone
1354606000
Website
neale-wade.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139272
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wimblington Road, March, PE15 9PX
Website
www.neale-wade.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1,758 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,303
Free School Meals
36.6% (477 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
82 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
163
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,303 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opportunity + Success = Pride"

Opportunity + Success = Pride Confidence Pride Ready to learn Ready for the next phase of our lives Respect ourselves Respect others Respect our environment Keep ourselves safe Ensure others are safe

Facilities

Sports hall - 4 Badminton courts, indoor cricket nets, Basketball full court and Volleyball court Gymnasium - A range of activities available such as Kickboxing, Martial Arts and Gymnastics Classrooms - A range of classrooms seating between 28-32 people Playing fields - 11v11 pitch, 9v9 pitch, 7v7 pitch x 2, 5v5 pitch Main Hall - Seats up to 425 Tennis Courts/Badminton Courts/Netball Courts - Portable floodlights available to hire during the winter (This covers 2 Netball courts and 2 Tennis courts during the winter period.) Synthetic pitch - All weather pitch which has recently had sand rejuvenation to ensure a better quality of service as well as to reduce chances of waterlogging Clubs and Classes Booking Form Tennis Centre Sports Centre Facebook Page

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced curriculum in all key stages designed to meet student needs Curriculum aims to develop knowledge, skills and cultural capital to understand the world Knowledge-led approach with carefully sequenced knowledge and concepts to foster inquisitive and analytical thinking Equal weight on academic, creative, and vocational opportunities Explicit provision of PSHE, Religious Studies, SMSC and extensive extra-curricular opportunities Curriculum designed to counterbalance barriers created by social disadvantage and provide opportunities for success Skills emphasis on literacy, numeracy, evaluation and communication alongside academic knowledge

SEND Provision

Neale Wade Academy is committed to supporting learners with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. The SEND provision is person-centred, developed in partnership with parents and professionals, and delivered by a team of specialist teachers and teaching assistants to remove barriers to learning and enable learners to achieve success and build confidence and pride. The approach includes an overview of SEND categories (Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory) and aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports reintegration into mainstream lessons where possible.

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