The Link School
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 7–14 · Sunderland
The Link School is an other school in Sunderland for ages 7–14 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 16 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Swindon Road, Sunderland, SR3 4EE
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–14
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Sunderland
- Pupils on roll
- 164 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 72% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 16 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils like the calm, peaceful atmosphere and small class sizes.”
- “They feel valued and notice how much staff care for them.”
- “Pupils are included in many decisions about their education.”
To improve
- “Most pupils have significant gaps from their previous learning.”
- “Many need plenty of skilled support to re-engage with school.”
- “The school’s work to ensure that more pupils read widely and for pleasure is having more impact in the primary phase than in the secondary phase.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Sunderland.
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- Argyle House School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade