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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Careers Events (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Information for University and College Admissions Teams (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Melksham Oak Community School (56.5)
- Melksham Oak Community School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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