The Link Academy

About The Link Academy

The Link Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dudley, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,014 pupils on roll. It is part of DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 (2025/26). 51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dudley →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,014 / 1,050 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 February 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Simms Lane, Dudley, Dudley, DY2 0PB

Phone

01384986550

Head Teacher

Emma Edwards-Morgan

Website

www.thelinkacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Link Academy?

The Link Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dudley, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Link Academy have?

The Link Academy has 1,014 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Link Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Link Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).

How does The Link Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Link Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Link Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Link Academy is part of DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Link Academy?

The Link Academy is located at Simms Lane, Dudley, Dudley, DY2 0PB.