The Link School
URN: 135640 • Sunderland SR3 4EE
Overview
- Name
- The Link School
- URN
- 135640
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915615777
- Website
- Visit The Link School website
- Address
-
Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EE
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Summary
The Link School, located in Sunderland, serves as a pupil referral unit catering to a diverse community of 144 mixed-gender students. With a significant percentage (70.80%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing tailored educational support to help each learner overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential. The institution operates two campuses: The Link School, Springwell Dene for Key Stages 1, 2, and 3, and The Link School, Pallion for Key Stage 4 students.
The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusion and anti-bullying, holding the prestigious Anti-Bullying Platinum Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre Flagship status. Academic performance is a priority, with recent GCSE results showing 88% of pupils achieving a qualification in English and 74% in Maths. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to foster both academic and emotional growth.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Donna Walker, The Link School aims to create a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued. The school actively engages with families, recognizing the importance of community in the educational journey.
The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusion and anti-bullying, holding the prestigious Anti-Bullying Platinum Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre Flagship status. Academic performance is a priority, with recent GCSE results showing 88% of pupils achieving a qualification in English and 74% in Maths. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to foster both academic and emotional growth.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Donna Walker, The Link School aims to create a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued. The school actively engages with families, recognizing the importance of community in the educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Accessibility and Equality Plan (sen)
- Cognition and Learning (sen)
- Communication and Interaction (sen)
- SEND Parent/Carer Links (sen)
- SEND Report (sen)
- Sensory and/or Physical (sen)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) (sen)
- SENDCos (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Sunningdale School (67.5)
- Harry Watts Academy (64.7)
- Ks1 Pupil Referral Unit (62.7)
- Beacon of Light School (62.7)
- Consilium Evolve (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 7 - 14
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 144
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 70.80
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 144 | 106 | 38 | 70.80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 125 | 98 | 27 | 73.60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 84 | 68 | 16 | 67.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 84 | 68 | 16 | 67.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 109 | 81 | 28 | 68.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 130 | 96 | 34 | 61.50 |
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