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The Link Academy
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- Dudley DY2 0PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop their knowledge and understanding in all subjects well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a calm and orderly way around school and in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers generally have strong subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum very well.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive regular training on how to improve their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching assistants support pupils well.
Communication: Staff kept in regular touch with pupils during COVID-19 restrictions.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers a range of clubs and activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can express opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond quickly to resolve behaviour issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure high-quality teaching and steps to improve learning outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff respond quickly to behaviour falling below expectations and pupils know they can talk to someone if bullying happens.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team is highly skilled in helping all pupils and managing their well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs and activities available, such as a planned skating trip.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School supports pupils' well-being and learning despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and guidance available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupil passports and subject-specific strategies are provided especially in mathematics and English.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study all national curriculum subjects in key stage 3 and a broad range of options in key stage 4.
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The Link Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 984 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 43.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 49.36% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 1 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 2 | 43.71% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 8 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 14 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 46.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Link Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1