The Link School is a mixed academy special converter located at 138 Croydon Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG. Catering to students aged between 4 and 19 years old, the school serves a diverse urban community in Croydon. Currently, the school has a total of 157 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 148. The gender distribution is notably skewed, with 107 boys and 50 girls. Approximately 41.4% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds. The school operates without a religious character and does not offer nursery or boarding facilities. The absence of specific admissions criteria suggests an inclusive approach, focusing on meeting the needs of all students. The Headteacher, Joe Shepherd, leads the school, emphasizing a commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing educational environment.
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2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)