The Link School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Link School
Address: 138 Croydon Road, Beddington
Town/City: Croydon
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR0 4PG
Telephone Number: 02 0868 5239
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
Sponsor: Orchard Hill College

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joe Shepherd
Capacity: 148
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 167 (68% boys & 32% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 144851
DfE Number: 319/7006
UKPRN: 10064564
UPRN: 5870110203
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Sutton (E09000029)
Constituency: Carshalton and Wallington (E14001153)
Electoral Ward: Beddington (E05013754)

Easting & Northing: 530353E, 164868N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 6.8" N 0° 7' 43.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9V9C+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Ada Anurukem - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2027.
  • Ms Danielle Donnelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Ms Josephine Garvin - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mr Sebastian Gordon - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Ms Lucy Kilburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Ms Susan McFadden - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mr David Murphy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2027.
  • Lesley Nicolas - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2029.
  • Ms Menaka Nimalan - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Mr Joseph Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Abimbola Taiwo - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mr Ashwin Venkatakrishnan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2027.