Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Link School

138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, CR0 4PG

A Outstanding-rated special school in Croydon where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

157

Ages

4-19

FSM

41.4%

Attainment 8

1.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

1.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.10

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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About The Link School

The Link School is a secondary school in Croydon, Sutton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 41 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.9. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 138 Croydon Road, Croydon, CR0 4PG | More schools in Sutton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Link School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2019 — School remains Outstanding
Jan 2022 — Good (predecessor: Link Secondary School)
Nov 2019 — School remains Outstanding
Jun 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: Link Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Link School

What is The Link School's Ofsted rating?

The Link School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about The Link School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 41 responses): 88% of parents would recommend The Link School.

What are The Link School's latest exam results?

The Link School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Link School located?

The Link School is a secondary school in Croydon, Sutton (CR0 4PG).

How many pupils attend The Link School?

The Link School has around 157 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Link School with other schools?

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