The Link School
The Link School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 4–19, in Croydon, CR0, in the Sutton council area. It has 167 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 June 2025): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 24 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 17 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -1.64 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 1.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 17 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 167 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 44.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 13.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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