Schools in Melksham, South West (2025)
10 schools · 3,080 students · 10 academy · median Pupils on roll 261.
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Ranked schools in Melksham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 187St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 279Churchfields, the Village SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary– · 121 students
- 371Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 462Shaw CE Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
- 560Bowerhill Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 639Seend Church of England Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 71 students
- 735Melksham Oak Community SchoolMelksham · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,058 students
- 832The Manor CofE VC Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 121 students
- 927Aloeric Primary SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
- 1019River Mead SchoolMelksham · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.8 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 2 | Churchfields, the Village School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 121 |
| 3 | Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 4 | Shaw CE Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.9 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 189 |
| 5 | Bowerhill Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 6 | Seend Church of England Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71 |
| 7 | Melksham Oak Community School Melksham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.3 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 8 | The Manor CofE VC Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 121 |
| 9 | Aloeric Primary School Melksham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 360 |
| 10 | River Mead School Melksham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.7 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Melksham?
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Melksham with a Success Index (England) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Melksham?
Melksham has 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) educating 3,080 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Melksham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Melksham is 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.