The Link School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
157
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(24/06/2025)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
32.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
14%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.4%
Pupils first language
not English
45.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.3%
Free school meals
138 Croydon Road
Beddington
Croydon
CR0 4PG
02086885239

School Description

Pupils’ positive well-being is central to everything this school does. All staff are aspirational for what pupils can achieve. They understand that their roles contribute to strengthening pupils’ self-esteem and confidence. As a result, many pupils’ resilience and engagement with education improves over time. Staff have purposeful working relationships with pupils. They get to know pupils’ interests and strengths. They become acutely aware of each pupil’s challenges. They use this knowledge of pupils to personalise programs for learning and personal development. Staff support pupils to recognise that they may need help. They equip pupils with the communication and strategies to be able to help themselves. Staff empower pupils to make choices, build independence and express their feelings. This aids pupils to manage their behaviour and emotions. As a result, pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. Furthermore, incidents of behaviour, in and outside of the classroom, for many pupils reduce over time. The school provides meaningful educational experiences for pupils beyond the classroom. Regular outings to generalise learning include visits to the community shops, places of worship and local animal centres. Pupils visit museums and galleries. They have opportunities for overnight stays at activity centres. All this also supports their preparation for adulthood.

The Link School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 78% Strongly Agree 6% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>78, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 56% Strongly Agree 39% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>56, "strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 17% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 44% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 22% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 17% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 28-11-2019

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