The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 150 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,379
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Ben Key (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCliffedale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 808m away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 864m away
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Primary · 928m away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 941m away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Grantham Sandon School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Priory Ruskin Academy a selective school?
No. The Priory Ruskin Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Priory Ruskin Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Ruskin Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Ruskin Academy?
The Priory Ruskin Academy currently has 1,379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Ruskin Academy take?
The Priory Ruskin Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Priory Ruskin Academy?
The Priory Ruskin Academy is in Grantham, NG31 8ED, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Ruskin Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Priory Ruskin Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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