The Link School Pallion
URN: 135641 • Sunderland SR4 6TA
Overview
- Name
- The Link School Pallion
- URN
- 135641
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA
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Summary
The Link School Pallion is a pupil referral unit located in Sunderland, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 68 students, with 54.4% eligible for free school meals. The school focuses on providing education and support to help learners overcome personal challenges and reach their full potential. It operates as part of a wider network of Link Schools, offering tailored educational experiences for Key Stage 4 students.
Recognised for its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, The Link School Pallion has achieved the Anti-Bullying Platinum Award and holds the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre Flagship status. The school aims to ensure that all students make progress academically, socially, and emotionally, with recent GCSE results showing 88% of pupils achieving a qualification in English and 74% in Maths.
The school prides itself on being a supportive community, often referred to as the 'Link School Family.' The Headteacher, Donna Walker, emphasises the importance of collaboration with families to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Recognised for its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, The Link School Pallion has achieved the Anti-Bullying Platinum Award and holds the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre Flagship status. The school aims to ensure that all students make progress academically, socially, and emotionally, with recent GCSE results showing 88% of pupils achieving a qualification in English and 74% in Maths.
The school prides itself on being a supportive community, often referred to as the 'Link School Family.' The Headteacher, Donna Walker, emphasises the importance of collaboration with families to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
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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
- 14 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 54.40
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 68 | 55 | 13 | 54.40 |
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