The Link Academy vs Sledmere Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Link Academy
Dudley
Sledmere Primary School
Dudley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Dudley
Dudley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1013
558
Capacity
1050
-
Occupancy
96%
-
FSM %
51.2%
54.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2026
Apr 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
48%
-
KS2 Reading
-
71%
KS2 Maths
-
72%
KS2 Writing
-
70%