Melksham Oak Community School

SEN teachers and Teaching Assistants provide in-class support, 1:1, paired, or small group work to a wide range of students with different difficulties

“We work in a proactive way providing support to students using SEN teachers and / or Teaching Assistants via in-class support, 1:1 work, paired work or small group work.”

Named SENCo leads the SEND team

“SENCo - Miss H Ornov”

School states it gets to know students as individuals to build skills and confidence

“At Melksham Oak, we get to know our students as individuals, helping them build both the skills and confidence to flourish.”

Tutor and assembly programmes place emphasis on promoting physical and emotional wellbeing.

“an emphasis upon promoting physical and emotional wellbeing”

School trips and activities include participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

“other locations as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme”

School has offered trips within the UK and abroad including Berlin, Barcelona, WWI battlefields, and Cornwall linked to subjects.

“we have offered a range of trips within the UK and beyond, which enhance students’ learning and appreciation for other cultures and traditions. These have previously involved varied destinations, including Berlin (History), Barcelona (Business Studies and Languages), the World War I battlefields (History), Cornwall (Geography)”

School has named core values of respect, ambition and pride embedded in its culture

“Our school values of respect, ambition and pride are woven into the fabric of our school culture, helping to shape a supportive and welcoming environment for all.”

Students are expected to give their best and are challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.

“We expect the very best from our students and work hard to ensure that all are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.”

The school has approximately 1150 pupils and a 6th form of 70 students.

“The school has approximately 1150 pupils and a 6th form of 70 students.”

The curriculum offers a breadth of academic and vocational courses alongside various extra-curricular opportunities.

“The curriculum offers a breadth of academic and vocational courses alongside various extra-curricular opportunities in order to cater for the wide range of pupils and their needs.”

Minimum entry requirement to join sixth form is 5 grade 4s or higher at GCSE, including Maths and English Language at grade 4+.

“Entry Requirements: Students must have at least 5 grade 4s or higher at GCSE or equivalent level to be offered a place in Sixth Form.”

A Level pathway requires 5 GCSEs at grade 5+, vocational (BTEC/CTEC) pathway requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4+.

“A Level pathway requires 5 qualifications at grade 5 or higher, vocational (BTEC / CTEC courses) entry with 5 qualifications grade 4 or higher.”

Year 13 students progress to a variety of destinations, with approximately half applying to University.

“Students in Year 13 progress to a variety of destinations, with approximately half applying for places at University.”

The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2022, an improvement from 'Requires Improvement' in April 2017.

“In October 2022, Melksham Oak attained an Ofsted rating of "Good", improving upon its previous "Requires Improvement" rating in April 2017.”

The school links to the most recent government-published exam performance data for both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (sixth form).

“The following links will take you to the most recent performance data published by The Government relating to Melksham Oak School’s exam results at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.”