Compare Saffron Valley Collegiate and The Link School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Saffron Valley Collegiate (Not applicable) in Croydon; The Link School (Not applicable) in Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Saffron Valley Collegiate and The Link School. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision converter and academy special converter type located around Croydon, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Link School), published Jun 2014. The lowest is 2 (Saffron Valley Collegiate), published May 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Saffron Valley Collegiate (May 2019). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Saffron Valley Collegiate CR0 1QH	The Link School CR0 4PG
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Croydon Surrey CR0 1QH	Croydon Surrey CR0 4PG
Latest Ofsted	2 8 May 2019	1 27 Jun 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	148
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST	Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
Website	www.saffronvalleycollegiate.co.uk	www.thelinkschool.co.uk
Telephone	02086800949	02086885239
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Saffron Valley Collegiate

CR0 1QH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 1QH
Ofsted: 2 8 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.saffronvalleycollegiate.co.uk
Telephone: 02086800949

The Link School

CR0 4PG

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 4PG
Ofsted: 1 27 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
Website: www.thelinkschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02086885239

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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