MELKSHAM Oak Community School has recorded its best ever GCSE results for the fourth year running while A-level results are also on the rise, in the national secondary school performance tables released last week.
The performance tables, published by the Department for Education, compare results at GCSE and A-level for secondary schools throughout England.
The tables show that at Melksham Oak Community School, 59% of pupils achieved 5 or more A*-C GCSEs including English and maths, up on 2012’s figure of 53% and 2011’s figure of 51%.
This compares to a national average of 59.2% and a Wiltshire average of 61%. Melksham Oak is ranked 23rd in Wiltshire following the latest GCSE results.
Headteacher Stephen Clark said, “Our overall results in the summer were again our best ever and we are absolutely delighted that the progress of Melksham Oak students is now well above the national average in the crucial areas of English and maths.
“This is down to their persistence and commitment, the support of their parents and the dedication of our staff, and is part of our continued journey towards becoming a great school for the community.”
A-Levels
A-level results are also on the rise. Last year’s A-level results show that 100% of Melksham Oak Community School pupils achieved one or more A-level, with 97% achieving two or more A-levels, and 87% achieving three or more.
Melksham Oak is ranked 25th in Wiltshire following the latest A-level results.
For more information on Melksham Oak’s performance and to see the updated performance tables visit www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance/
