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Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QZ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,134
Capacity
1,427
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 73% nationally. A commendable 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 63% progress to university, although only 18% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 36% of schools, there may be room for improvement in higher grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.36139, -2.11900 · SN12 6QZ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN146344
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Melksham Oak Community School rated by Ofsted?
Melksham Oak Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Melksham Oak Community School a good school?
Melksham Oak Community School scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Melksham Oak Community School in GCSEs?
Melksham Oak Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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