Melksham Oak Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | , SN12 6QZ |
| URN | 146344 |
School Census
| Total | 1282 |
| Girls/Boys | 638/644 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 259 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/10/2022 | Good |
| 25/04/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 | -0.53 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.18 |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 206 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 12% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bowerhill Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Halifax Road, , SN12 6YH