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The Link Academy

State school · Dudley, DY2 0PB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 984 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
984 ·
Local authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Emma Edwards-Morgan

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Netherton CofE Primary School 21 %
Sledmere Primary School 21 %
Northfield Road Primary School 18 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Kates Hill Primary School 10 %
Dudley Wood Primary School 5 %
Netherbrook Primary School 4 %
Beechwood Church of England Primary School 4 %
Tividale Hall Primary School 3 %
Blowers Green Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

984
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Simms Lane
Netherton
Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 0PB
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Telephone: 01384 986550

Email:

Website: http://www.thelinkacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information The Link Academy Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB
984 Pupil numbers
46 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
25 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.80
LA avg.
42.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Link Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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