Best Schools in Melksham
24 schools in Melksham
Key Facts
- Melksham has a total of 24 schools, with 80.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Melksham have 1,991 pupils, with 58.2% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.57.
- Secondary schools in Melksham have 1,134 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.32, Attainment 8 score of 39.10, and 30.3% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Melksham, 23.9% of primary school pupils and 23.8% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with 5 faith schools operating in the area.
Top Nurseries in Melksham
13 nurseries in Melksham
Top Primary Schools in Melksham
10 primary schools in Melksham
Bowerhill Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Melksham, SN12 6YH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.6%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio24.0
Shaw CE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Melksham, SN12 8EQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.6%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio19.0
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Melksham, SN12 8PR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence5.0%
Pupils69
P/T Ratio16.9
Top Secondary Schools in Melksham
1 secondary schools in Melksham
Top Independent Schools in Melksham
1 independent schools in Melksham
Frequently Asked Questions
Melksham has 24 schools, including 10 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Melksham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.32 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,605 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.