Links Academy
Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 11–16 · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Links Academy is an alternative provision school in St Albans, Hertfordshire for ages 11–16 (academy alternative provision converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 25 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- 1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 10 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 70% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 25 May 2023
Strengths
- “Joining Links Academy gives pupils a very positive new start and hope for the future.”
- “They know that everyone wants them to do well during their time at the school.”
- “Pupils rise to these expectations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Samuel Ryder Academy 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Albans Independent College 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans High School for Girls 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Heathlands School 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- St Albans School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Watling View School 2.3 mi Improved significantly
- Batchwood School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Columba's College 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade