The Link Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 40.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.24, 0.19]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 195 | 40.4 | — | 51.8% | 18.5% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 177 | 39.8 | -0.02 | 44.6% | 6.8% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 169 | 39.4 | +0.06 | 44.0% | 8.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 184 | 45.5 | +0.16 | 60.0% | 12.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Dudley for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144952 |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Emma Edwards-Morgan |
| Trust | DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DY2 0PB |
| Latest pupils | 195 |
| FSM eligible | 49.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB
www.thelinkacademy.org.ukView local authority page1384986550| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10065089 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 31 Mar 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |