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The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.8 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Capacity
148
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance is a notable concern, as recent GCSE results show low attainment levels, with 0% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school has positive feedback from parents, prospective families may want to consider the challenges reflected in the academic statistics.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
90%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
Good range of subjects
83%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.6%
Asian Other6.4%
Mixed Other6.4%
White Other5.7%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.36792, -0.12884 · CR0 4PG
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN144851
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.thelinkschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Link School rated by Ofsted?
The Link School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is The Link School a good school?
The Link School scores 55.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Link School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Link School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Link School in GCSEs?
The Link School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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