The Link Academy

URN: 144952 • Dudley DY2 0PB

Overview

Name
The Link Academy
URN
144952
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Edwards-Morgan (since 2025)
Telephone
01384986550
Website
Visit
Address
Simms Lane, Dudley DY2 0PB

Summary

The Link Academy, located in Dudley, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,014 students and a capacity of 1,050. As part of the Dudley Academies Trust, the school aims to provide a safe and aspirational environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The academy has shown significant improvement, achieving a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in 2022 and being recognized as the most improved secondary school in the borough for student progress.

The curriculum at The Link Academy focuses on fostering strong academic outcomes, with an emphasis on improving the number of students achieving Grade 5 or above in English and Maths. The school invests in staff development to enhance teaching quality and employs effective behaviour policies to create a positive learning atmosphere.

The academy also prioritizes community engagement and support for families, providing resources and information for new Year 7 students and their parents. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a vision for excellence, The Link Academy aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and make positive life choices.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1014
Boys
500
Girls
514
FSM %
49.70
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1014 500 514 1050 49.70
2024-09-11 984 503 481 1050 45.70
2023-09-11 931 471 460 1050 38.30
2022-09-11 931 471 460 1050 38.30
2021-09-11 902 459 443 1050 33.70
2020-09-11 926 478 448 1050 28.50

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