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The Link Academy
Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.8 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,014
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, placing in the top 78% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially with only 19% entering the EBacc. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be favorable, but prospective families should consider the school's performance in comparison to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| 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%. | 19% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.9%
Asian Pakistani24.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Black African4.7%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.49305, -2.08790 · DY2 0PB
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN144952
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thelinkacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Link Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Link Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is The Link Academy a good school?
The Link Academy scores 28.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Link Academy in GCSEs?
The Link Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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