The Links Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Address | Carnoustie Drive, TS16 9ES |
| School Website | www.thelinksprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1642785950 |
| URN | 143077 |
School Census
| Total | 189 |
| Girls/Boys | 79/110 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.8%/58.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 30 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2023 | Good |
| 16/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 91% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Teesside High School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Durham Lane Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Amberley Way, , TS16 0NG