A postcode district in Wiltshire
In short: SN12 is a postcode district in Wiltshire with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
11 in SN12, best first
Melksham, SN12 7GN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
Results well above the England average.
74 first choices, 75 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
Results above the England average.
55 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
3 in SN12, best first
Results well below the England average.
157 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.3
England 46.2
11 in SN12, highest Ofsted grade first
Melksham, SN12 8EP · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Melksham, SN12 6SS · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Melksham, SN12 6YH · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
2 in SN12, by the school's Eduscope score
Results well below the England average.
157 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.3
England 46.2
Wiltshire, SN12 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
1 in SN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Melksham, SN12 6ES · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
2 in SN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Melksham, SN12 6ES · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Wiltshire, SN12 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every SN12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
SN12 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
SN12 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in SN12 on Eduscope are Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, Churchfields, the Village School, Bowerhill Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
There are 2 independent schools in SN12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SN12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in SN12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
