Melksham Oak Community School, based in Melksham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Melksham Oak Community School currently has around 1225 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6QZ |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Clark |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141911 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1427 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1225 |
| Number of Boys: | 653 |
| Number of Girls: | 572 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , Bowerhill SN12 6YH | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , Bowerhill SN12 6YH | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham Oak Community School Bowerhill , SN12 6QZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melksham Oak Community School Bowerhill , SN12 6QZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melksham Oak Community School , Bowerhill SN12 6QZ | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham House School 27 Market Place , SN12 6ES | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherant School 15 Little John Avenue , SN12 7AN | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.