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The Links Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#998 of 13,686 nationally

About The Links Primary School

The Links Primary School, a state primary in Stockton-on-Tees, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, but the detail beneath that grade tells a more nuanced story. Behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, a standout strength, while the quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership and management all received Good. This marks a shift from the school's previous inspection in 2009, when it was rated Outstanding overall. On the key academic metric for primary schools, the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 83 per cent in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure comfortably exceeds the local authority average of 66 per cent for Stockton-on-Tees, placing the school fifth out of 55 primary schools in the area and in the top ten per cent nationally. It is a strong academic showing for a relatively small school of 169 pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarnoustie Drive, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ES
HeadteacherCarly Briston
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity169 / 206 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballSwimmingCricketAthleticsDanceRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningArt ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: thelinksprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Links Primary School

The Links Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.