The Link Academy
Academy sponsor led
Dudley, DY2 0PB
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
15 of 18 in Dudley
Pupils
1,013
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 40.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 34% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 29% | 34% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 | -0.02 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Pegasus Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- St James Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Ormiston Forge Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Bishop Milner Catholic College · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Thorns Collegiate Academy · 2.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 15% in England
Best secondary schools in Dudley · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
The Link Academy is in Netherton (typical home £195,500, crime high).
What is The Link Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Link Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Link Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Link Academy is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.