Melksham Oak Community School

URN: 141911 • Melksham SN12 6QZ

Overview

Name
Melksham Oak Community School
URN
141911
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Clark (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bowerhill, Melksham SN12 6QZ

Summary

Melksham Oak Community School is a mixed secondary academy located on the outskirts of Melksham, Wiltshire, catering to students aged 11 to 18. Established in July 2010, the school became part of The White Horse Federation in August 2018, which enhances its educational offerings through shared resources and collaborative curriculum planning. The school has a current enrolment of 1,225 pupils, with a capacity of 1,427, and a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals at 9.8%.

The school aims to provide a world-class learning experience, fostering resilience, tolerance, and pride in achievements among its students. It actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, preparing students for life in modern Britain. The curriculum is designed to support students in reaching their full potential while celebrating diversity within the school community.

Melksham Oak is committed to community engagement, with excellent sports facilities available for public use in the evenings. The school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in October 2022, reflecting its ongoing commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.

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Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1427
Pupils
1225
Boys
653
Girls
572
FSM %
9.80
Open date
2015-04-01
Close date
2018-07-31
Last Ofsted
2017-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1225 653 572 1427 9.80
2024-09-11 1225 653 572 1427 9.80
2023-09-11 1225 653 572 1427 9.80
2022-09-11 1225 653 572 1427 9.80
2021-09-11 1225 653 572 1427 9.80
2020-09-11 1225 653 572 1427 9.80

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