Compare Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service and The Limes College and The Link School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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: Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service (Not applicable) in Carshalton; The Limes College (Not applicable) in Sutton; The Link School (Not applicable) in Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service, The Limes College and The Link School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit, academy alternative provision converter and academy special converter type located around Carshalton, Surrey, Sutton, Surrey and Croydon, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 2 (The Limes College), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Limes College (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 30–35%, range 0–5%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service SM5 4NR	The Limes College SM1 2SD	The Link School CR0 4PG
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Carshalton Surrey SM5 4NR	Sutton Surrey SM1 2SD	Croydon Surrey CR0 4PG
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Nov 2018	2 15 Jan 2024	1 27 Jun 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	90	180	148
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Sutton (319)	ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST	Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
Website	www.starservice.org.uk	www.thelimescollege.org.uk	www.thelinkschool.co.uk
Telephone	02084043124	02086521150	02086885239
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service

SM5 4NR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 4NR
Ofsted: 1 8 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sutton (319)
Website: www.starservice.org.uk
Telephone: 02084043124

The Limes College

SM1 2SD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Sutton
Surrey
SM1 2SD
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.thelimescollege.org.uk
Telephone: 02086521150

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.