Melksham Oak Community School
| Motto | Raising Aspirations, Learning for Life, Success for All |
|---|---|
| Established | 2010 |
| Type | Academy |
| Headteacher | Mr Stephen Clark |
| Location |
Bowerhill Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6QZ England  Coordinates: 51°21′37″N 2°07′06″W / 51.3603°N 2.1184°W |
| Local authority | Wiltshire Council |
| DfE number | 865/4013 |
| DfE URN | 141911 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1,114 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Polaris, Omega, Castor and Sirius |
| Website | School homepage |
Melksham Oak Community School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in the southeast outskirts of Melksham, Wiltshire, for students aged 11 to 18.
History
Opened on 12 July 2010, it was created under the Building Schools for the Future programme. [1] to replace The George Ward Technology College which was deemed inadequate by Ofsted.
Previously a community school administered by Wiltshire Council, Melksham Oak Community School converted to academy status in April 2015. However the school continues to coordinate with Wiltshire Council for admissions.
References
- ↑ "Melksham Oak school opens to pupils for first time". BBC News Wiltshire. 12 July 2010.
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