Links Academy is an alternative provision academy in St Albans, Hertfordshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 10 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 10 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- David Allen (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Links Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2013
- Free school meals
- 70% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 139197
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2016; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Links Academy
How do I get a place at Links Academy?
Places at Links Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Links Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Links Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Links Academy?
1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ, in Hertfordshire.
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