Netherton CofE Primary School vs The Link Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Link Academy
Dudley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
2–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Dudley
Dudley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
381
1013
Capacity
480
1050
Occupancy
79%
96%
FSM %
33.5%
51.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2023
May 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
44.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
48%
KS2 Reading
72%
-
KS2 Maths
70%
-
KS2 Writing
62%
-