The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 71% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 7–14
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- FSM
- 70.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Donna Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swindon Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwell Dene School
Special school · Very close
Sunningdale School
Special school · Very close
Sandhill View School
Secondary · 392m away
Sandhill View Academy
Secondary · 392m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 551m away
Thorney Close Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Thornhill Park School
Independent · 783m away
City of Sunderland College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Link School's Ofsted rating?
The Link School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Link School?
The Link School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Link School take?
The Link School caters for pupils aged 7 to 14.
Where is The Link School?
The Link School is in Sunderland, SR3 4EE, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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