The Link Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Simms Lane, DY2 0PB |
| School Website | www.thelinkacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1384986550 |
| URN | 144952 |
School Census
| Total | 930 |
| Girls/Boys | 447/483 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 389 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/02/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/02/2022 | Good |
| 23/11/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 08/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 February 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 6.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.33 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43% |
| Entering EBacc | 8% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 342 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 252 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 265 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 45.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 26.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 26.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Netherton CofE Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highbridge Road, , DY2 0HU
Northfield Road Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Northfield Road, , DY2 9ER