The Links Primary School

A good academy converter school in Stockton-on-Tees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Links Primary School.

Stockton-On-Tees, TS169ES Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Carnoustie Drive
Eaglescliffe
Stockton-On-Tees, TS169ES

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143077
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Carnoustie Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ES
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
206 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
181
Free School Meals
22.7% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.8 (10.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
181 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe and Achieve"

independence curiosity problem solving risk taking creativity resilience

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Miss C. Briston, Head of School, emphasising safeguarding, partnership with families, one class per year, a wide range of after-school clubs, enrichment opportunities, and a safe, caring learning environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Club Netball Art Club Basketball Football Cheerleading Choir Dance Club

Sports

Basketball Football

Facilities

Outdoor classroom Computer suite Hall space Forest School area

Curriculum Highlights

The Links Learning Powers for Early Years The Links Learning Powers KS1 and KS2 Reading & Poetry Spines including Poetry Spine Guided Reading (KS1/KS2) and Phonics The Links Primary Phonics Scheme (Sounds4Life) and reading progression Forest School and Outdoor Learning Enrichment and extended curriculum with clubs and community partnerships

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Little Acorns Wrap Around Care on site which provides provision both before and after school.

SEND Provision

The Links Primary School is inclusive; provides an individual support plan for each of the children who are on the SEND register; if necessary, external agencies may be involved; some children may have Education Health and Care Plans for more complex needs.

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority handles admissions; the published Reception Admission Number is 30; in oversubscribed circumstances priority is given to looked after children and previously looked after children, pupils with a named mainstream school, pupils who have a brother or sister at the school, and then those who live closest to the school.

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