The Link School
Academy special converter in Croydon, Sutton.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 167 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 148 |
| Free school meals | 43.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Address | 138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.thelinkschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 02086885239 |
| URN | 144851 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 24 June 2025, published 22 July 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 28 November 2019, outcome: School remains Outstanding.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Carew Academy (special school, about 0.5 km)
- Sherwood Foundation School (special school, about 0.6 km)
- St Giles School (special school, about 2.1 km)
- Wandle Valley Academy (special school, about 3.4 km)
- Bensham Manor School (special school, about 3.5 km)
- Chaffinch Brook School (special school, about 3.7 km)
- St Nicholas School (special school, about 4.4 km)
- Beckmead College (special school, about 4.6 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.