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Melksham Oak Community School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,270 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The White Horse Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Devizes School, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Whitelands Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | St Augustine's Catholic College | |
| 5.3 | The John of Gaunt School | |
| 5.4 | The Clarendon Academy | |
| 5.7 | The Corsham School | |
| 5.8 | Devizes School | |
| 6.0 | St Laurence School | |
| 6.4 | Abbeyfield School | |
| 7.0 | Kingsbury Green Academy | |
| 7.4 | Sheldon School | |
| 7.6 | Hardenhuish School | |
| 7.8 | Matravers School | |
| 7.8 | Lavington School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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