The college can trace its history back to 1696 when William Neale left an estate, the income of which was to help educate 8 poor boys.

In 1717, Henry Wade left £20 per annum to pay for a schoolmaster to teach 20 poor children of the Parish.

The Old Boys and Masters of the school who gave their lives during the two World Wars are commemorated on plaques which are displayed in the current college's main hall.

[4] After the March 2012 inspection, the college was placed into special measures by Ofsted but made progress under new principal Jason Wing, for which he was commended by inspectors in a follow-up report.

[5] In early November 2012, the school held meetings with parents and the community to discuss the possibility of converting into an academy.

[6] The college became Neale-Wade Academy, an Active Learning Trust school on 1 April 2013.

The separate sciences are also available for the more able students, double language French, Spanish is possible.

All Year 12 students follow a planned careers education programme which includes a work placement.