Links Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Frinton Road London SW17 9EH |
| Phone | 02087694587 |
| Reference Number | 102635 |
Links Primary School has demonstrated a strong overall performance with effective leadership and a commitment to inclusivity. The school prioritizes safeguarding, ensuring that pupils feel safe and supported. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to deepen pupils' understanding across subjects, with effective teaching methods that cater to diverse learning needs. However, there are concerns about variability in pupils' achievement, particularly in writing and phonics, where improvements are needed to enhance outcomes for all students. Attendance has been a challenge, but efforts are underway to address this issue.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 322 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.8%
Girls: 47.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 4 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 5 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| 6 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 16.1% |
| White, British | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% |
| Asian, Other | 11.2% |
| African | 9% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| Unclassified | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.3% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jun 2012 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum designed for deep understanding across all subjects
- Teachers use effective methods to support diverse learning needs
- Strong focus on safeguarding, creating a safe environment for pupils
- Well-planned early years provision that fosters independent learning
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils with tailored interventions
Areas for Improvement
- Variable achievement in writing and phonics assessments
- Some gaps in pupils' understanding of reading and writing
- Attendance rates below national averages, particularly for some students
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 3 |
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