Melksham Oak Community School

URN: 146344 • Melksham SN12 6QZ

Overview

Name
Melksham Oak Community School
URN
146344
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Cooper (since 2025)
Telephone
01225792700
Website
Visit
Address
, Melksham SN12 6QZ

Summary

Melksham Oak Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Melksham, Wiltshire, serving 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 1,134 pupils, with a capacity for 1,427, and has achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted as of October 2022.

The school prioritises a supportive learning environment that fosters resilience, tolerance, and pride in personal achievements. Its curriculum is designed to raise aspirations and prepare students for future challenges, while actively promoting British values such as democracy and mutual respect. The school celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its students and engages in community activities, reinforcing its role at the heart of Melksham.

Melksham Oak boasts excellent sports facilities, which are available for community use, further embedding the school within the local area. The dedicated staff are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring that all students achieve their full potential. For more information, visit their website at [Melksham Oak Community School](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/).

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Capacity
1427
Pupils
1134
Boys
539
Girls
595
FSM %
22.30
Open date
2018-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1134 539 595 1427 22.30
2024-09-11 1271 638 633 1427 21.50
2023-09-11 1269 651 618 1427 19.80
2022-09-11 1269 651 618 1427 19.80
2021-09-11 1213 646 567 1427 16.00
2020-09-11 1192 647 545 1427 13.70

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