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
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.
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.
Useful links
- https://www.facebook.com/340382297482745/posts/1510452837142346 (other)
- #Throwback to Gatecrashers: World Smile Day Edition! Last Friday (03/10/2025), we kicked off the morning with music, balloons, stickers, and LOTS of smiles as part of our Gatecrashers celebration for World Smile Day. From pin the smile on the face to &apo (other)
- Congratulations to Riley and Haleema for winning 'reader of the week' last week. (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/340382297482745/posts/1511499563704340 (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/340382297482745/posts/1511548707032759 (other)
- This week we have finally received confirmation that the Link Academy has been awarded the Eco Schools, Green Flag Award. The judges were particularly impressed that we have removed single use plastics from our dining provision! They awarded us a 'di (other)
- Friday's Gatecrashers meets Maths Masters! Last Friday, we were joined at the gates by our brilliant Math Masters, helping to get Year 11s exam-ready, one question at a time! As learners were greeted with music, smiles, and positive vibes, our Maths (other)
- Rewarding effort, rewarding consistency, how many postcards can you get?! (other)
- Remote Education (other)
- Discover More (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (70.2)
- The Dormston School (59.6)
- Beacon Hill Academy (58.2)
- Bishop Milner Catholic College (56.8)
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (56.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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