Schools in Melksham
Melksham has 10 schools: 9 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 89% of the 9 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Melksham Oak Community School has the highest Attainment 8 score (38.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (86% in 2025).
- 12 schools
- 1 secondary
- 9 primary
Secondary Schools in Melksham
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melksham Oak Community School | Good | 38.3 (2026) | -0.32 (2024) | 1,058 |
Primary Schools in Melksham
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Good | 86% (2025) | 61 |
| 2 | Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | Outstanding | 77% (2025) | 460 |
| 3 | Shaw CE Primary School | Good | 69% (2025) | 189 |
| 4 | Bowerhill Primary School | Good | 65% (2025) | 378 |
| 5 | Seend Church of England Primary School | – | 60% (2025) | 71 |
| 6 | The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Good | 48% (2025) | 121 |
| 7 | Aloeric Primary School | Expected standard | 42% (2025) | 360 |
| 8 | River Mead School | Good | 38% (2025) | 261 |
| 9 | Churchfields, the Village School | Good | – | 121 |
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