Best 3 Secondary schools in Fenland – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Thomas Clarkson Academy (Secondary) in Wisbech; Sir Harry Smith Community College (Secondary) in Peterborough; Neale-Wade Academy (Secondary) in March — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Thomas Clarkson Academy, Sir Harry Smith Community College and Neale-Wade Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and March, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Thomas Clarkson Academy), published Feb 2020. The lowest is 3 (Neale-Wade Academy), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Neale-Wade Academy (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as The Brooke Weston Trust, ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY) and The Active Learning Trust Limited.

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Attribute	Thomas Clarkson Academy PE13 2SE	Sir Harry Smith Community College PE7 1XB	Neale-Wade Academy PE15 9PX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2SE	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1XB	March Cambridgeshire PE15 9PX
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Feb 2020	2 3 Dec 2014	3 7 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1440	1210	1758
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Brooke Weston Trust	ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY)	The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website	www.thomasclarksonacademy.org	www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk	www.neale-wade.org
Telephone	01945585237	01733703991	01354606000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Thomas Clarkson Academy

PE13 2SE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 2SE
Ofsted: 2 24 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.thomasclarksonacademy.org
Telephone: 01945585237

Sir Harry Smith Community College

PE7 1XB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE7 1XB
Ofsted: 2 3 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY)
Website: www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01733703991

Neale-Wade Academy

PE15 9PX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9PX
Ofsted: 3 7 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website: www.neale-wade.org
Telephone: 01354606000

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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