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The Link School
Sunderland·Not applicable·North East·Pupil referral unit·SR3 4EE
URN: 135640
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What the data says
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
Limited progress data
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sunderland for local comparison.
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Compare with The Link SchoolSchool information
| URN | 135640 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-14 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Donna Walker |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SR3 4EE |
| Pupils | 144 |
| FSM eligible | 70.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Swindon Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EE
www.linkschool.org.uk1915623630| DfE number | 1102 |
| UKPRN | 10025572 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |