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The Link School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Link School is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 7-14, with 144 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-14

Age range

144

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Link School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Link School?

The catchment area for The Link School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Link School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

The Link School: School Information

Full address
Swindon Road, Sunderland, SR3 4EE
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-14 years
Free school meals
70.8% of pupils
DfE URN
135640

Other Not applicable Schools in Sunderland

If The Link School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Link School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Link School

What is the catchment area for The Link School?

The catchment area for The Link School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Link School oversubscribed?

The Link School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 144 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.

What is the admissions policy for The Link School?

Admission to The Link School is managed by Sunderland. 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 School cover?

The Link School is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 7-14. 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 School?

The Link School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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