The Link School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Link School
Address: Swindon Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 4EE
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01915 623630
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 7-14
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 164 (63% boys & 37% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 72%

Location and administration

URN: 135640
DfE Number: 394/1102
UKPRN: 10025572
UPRN: 45139661
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Grindon & Thorney Close (E05016379)

Easting & Northing: 437045E, 555142N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 25.05" N 1° 25' 25.89" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHRG+4F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sunningdale School (0.2km)
  2. Sandhill View Academy (0.4km)
  3. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (0.6km)
  4. Broadway Junior School (0.6km)
  5. Thorney Close Primary School (0.7km)
  6. Thornhill Park School (0.8km)
  7. Plains Farm Academy (1.0km)
  8. City of Sunderland College (1.0km)
  9. Christ's College (1.1km)
  10. Barnes Junior School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sue Bell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2029.
  • Mrs Syeda Chowdhury - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Comer - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Gitsham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Caroline Granton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs VIV Ingleton - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Martin-Denham - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Joanne Maw - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Annette Parr - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2026.
  • Mr Steve Reay - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Stronach - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 July 2029.
  • Mrs Donna Walker - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2027.