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The Link Academy
Goodgraded 08/02/2022Ages 11–161,014 pupils
The Link Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dudley. The school has around 1,014 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/02/2022, The Link Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.4 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dudley can view The Link Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 440.4
Attainment 840.4
England avg 45.1 · was 39.8 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry19%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.48
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake51.2%
Free school meals51.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language24.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.9%
Attendance88.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dudley
All schools in Dudley →Netherton CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miNetherton Park Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miNorthfield Road Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miBlowers Green Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 miSledmere Primary School0.6 miDudley Wood Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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