Links Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2023

Joining Links Academy gives pupils a very positive new start and hope for the future. Pupils who attend Links Academy have, typically, had very challenging educational journeys before joining the school. Most pupils have been suspended on multiple occasions. Some have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Many pupils attended school rarely, if at all. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of them. They know that everyone wants them to do well during their time at the school. Pupils rise to these expectations. They gradually begin to believe in their own abilities. Pupils who remain until the end of Year 11 leave school with the qualifications they need for their next steps. Younger pupils move back to their mainstream schools successfully. Pupils enjoy school and the opportunities it gives them. They develop strong, trusting relationships with staff. These relationships help pupils to feel safe and comfortable at school. Pupils know that staff are highly alert and notice undesirable behaviour quickly. This means that there is very little opportunity for bullying to take place and none for it to flourish. Pupils learn to moderate their behaviour so that they, and other pupils, are able learn without being disturbed.

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