The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr David Cooper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Melksham Oak Community School's Ofsted rating?
Melksham Oak Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Melksham Oak Community School?
Melksham Oak Community School currently has 1,134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Melksham Oak Community School take?
Melksham Oak Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Melksham Oak Community School?
Melksham Oak Community School is in Melksham, SN12 6QZ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Melksham Oak Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Melksham Oak Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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