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Melksham Oak Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Melksham Oak Community School
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Melksham Oak Community School
- Secondary
- Melksham Without SN12 6QZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils can see their progress and know what they need to do to get better.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils respond well to high expectations, but some use derogatory language.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained for reading programmes.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers take the same approach to teaching the curriculum, which supports pupil understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subject steps are unclear, affecting learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils feed back through a forum and leaders listen, leading to initiatives like the fitness club.
Communication: The school communicates about pupils' progress and events through online surveys.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View; responses are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: There is a secure culture of safeguarding; staff report concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established expectations and routines that help pupils to behave.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant, and safeguarding measures are effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is generally dealt with, but some pupils feel it could be managed more promptly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils attend a large range of clubs from knitting to eco-club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students follow a wide enrichment programme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils encounter the world of work, including Year 10 work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth-form curriculum continues with high expectations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs receive well-managed support throughout their school life.
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Melksham Oak Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1271 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.80% | - | 11.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.21 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.44 | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.80% | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 66 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.43 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.26 | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.9% | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 43 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.11 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.62 | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Melksham Oak Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
