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Welcome to Melksham Oak Community School

Welcome to Melksham Oak Community School and Sixth Form. Melksham Oak has a thriving and successful Sixth Form, offering a variety of courses to students in the local area. At Melksham Oak Sixth Form, academic achievement comes first. This belief lies at the heart of everything we do. We expect the very best from our students and work hard to ensure that all are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.We recognise that in order to succeed students need to feel happy and supported. That is why we combine a caring and friendly approach within a studious and well-ordered environment. Students are valued and given the opportunity to be role models for the rest of the school community.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,134 Total

No. of Boys

539 (47.5%)

No. of Girls

595 (52.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

4.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.01%

A*/A grades

11.28%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:56%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:28%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

41%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:91%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:44%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Nov 2024Dec 2024Jan 2025Feb 2025Mar 2025Apr 2025May 2025Jun 2025Jul 2025Aug 2025

Applications open

Interviews

Conditional offers made

Exam Season

Sixth Form Induction Day

Exam Results Day

Entry requirements discussion & Enrolment

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 28, 2024

Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 22

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 23 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Break

Mar 28 - Apr 12


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed