Neale-Wade Academy vs Townley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neale-Wade Academy
March · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,130 students
Townley Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
| Measure | Neale-Wade Academy March, East of England | Townley Primary School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 460 | #1660 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3305 of 4,090 | #13833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,130 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,130 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | March | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.neale-wade.org | www.townley.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Neale-Wade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 21.0).
- •Neale-Wade Academy is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 102.
- •Neale-Wade Academy is a academy school while Townley Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neale-Wade Academy better than Townley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Neale-Wade Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 21.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Neale-Wade Academy and Townley Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between March and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neale-Wade Academy: 1,130. Townley Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neale-Wade Academy and Townley Primary School rank in East of England?
Neale-Wade Academy is 394th of 460 and Townley Primary School is 1660th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).