The Link Academy Catchment Area
The Link Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1014 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,014
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Link Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Link Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dudley catchment area documents →The Link Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0PB
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144952
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Link Academy
Is The Link Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Link Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Link Academy? ▾
Admission to The Link Academy is managed by Dudley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Link Academy cover? ▾
The Link Academy is a secondary school in Dudley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Link Academy? ▾
The Link Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.