The Link School is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 7 to 14. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
The Link School currently has around 144 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.6% boys and 26.4% girls. Around 70.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.2%).
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: | Swindon Road, Sunderland, SR3 4EE |
| Website: | www.linkschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915623630 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Donna Walker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135640 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 14 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 144 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| White British | 97.20% | 140 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Junior School Springwell Road , SR4 8NW | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plains Farm Primary School Tudor Grove , SR3 1SU | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell School Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 11 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 11 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.