Located in St Albans, Links Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Links Academy currently has around 10 pupils on roll, which is about 25% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80% boys and 20% girls. Around 60.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50%). bangladeshi pupils make up about 20% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ |
| Website: | https://linksacademystalbans.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01727836150 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | David Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139197 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 40 |
| Number of Pupils: | 10 |
| Number of Boys: | 8 |
| Number of Girls: | 2 |
| White British | 50.00% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 20.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.00% | 1 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 10.00% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Oakwood Drive , AL4 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School Camp Road , AL1 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windermere Primary School Windermere Avenue , AL1 5QP | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School Royal Road , AL1 4LX | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School Royal Road , AL1 4LX | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Colney Heath Lane , AL4 0TT | - not rated | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Oakwood Drive , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont School Austen Way , AL4 0XB | - not rated | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Bacon School Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands College Oaklands Campus , Hatfield Road AL4 0JA | - not rated | 850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Links Education Support Centre 1 Hixberry Lane , St Albans AL4 0TZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Academy 1 Hixberry Lane , AL4 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndale School 3-5 Hillside Road , AL1 3QR | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans Independent College 69 London Road , AL1 1LN | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans High School for Girls Townsend Avenue , St Albans AL1 3SJ | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.