The Link School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
146
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(27/11/2019)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
28.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
15.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
43.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
138 Croydon Road
Beddington
Croydon
CR0 4PG
02086885239

School Description

Pupils thrive at Link Primary School. Staff are expert in communicating with pupils. They work tirelessly to develop pupils’ confidence and their ability to interact positively. Pupils feel safe and happy. They play and learn together with minimum disruption despite their many varied needs. Staff are extremely knowledgeable about their school community and are always seeking new, better ways to maximise learning for all. They ensure that pupils get the right help at the right time. Staff aim high for pupils. Pupils gain valuable knowledge and experience of the wider world. They take part in an excellent range of activities. They learn through real-life experiences such as local visits or specialist sessions like horse-riding. These activities promote pupils’ increasing confidence and self-esteem. Pupils behave well at this school. Classrooms are calm. Staff ensure that day-to-day routines are clear and easy to understand, so pupils know exactly what they need to do. This clear communication helps pupils behave well and reduces any anxiety. Staff are on hand at breaktimes and at lunch to help pupils enjoy this time with each other. Bullying is very rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Staff help pupils to learn about how to show kindness as part of their work on respect and relationships.

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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