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Melksham Oak Community School

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Melksham Oak Community School

Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6QZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.0%
Basics 9-5
31.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.846.4
2023/2439.146.4
2024/2541.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.530.00
2023/24-0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.9%
EBacc APS
3.72
EBacc 9-5
6.4%
EBacc 9-4
9.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.49
A*-A Grades
11.5%
A*-B Grades
33.6%
AAB+ %
5.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Melksham House School
1.77 km away · Other independent special school
Silverwood School
5.94 km away · Community special school
Good
Emmaus School
6.49 km away · Other independent school
Notton House Academy
7.51 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Stonar School
7.52 km away · Other independent school

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About Melksham Oak Community School

Melksham Oak Community School is a secondary school in Melksham, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,134 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Melksham, SN12 6QZ | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Melksham Oak Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Melksham Oak Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Melksham Oak Community School

What is Melksham Oak Community School's Ofsted rating?
Melksham Oak Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Melksham Oak Community School's latest exam results?
Melksham Oak Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Melksham Oak Community School located?
Melksham Oak Community School is a secondary school in Melksham, Wiltshire (SN12 6QZ).
How many pupils attend Melksham Oak Community School?
Melksham Oak Community School has around 1,134 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Melksham Oak Community School with other schools?
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