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The Priory Ruskin Academy
Outstandinggraded 17/07/2024Ages 11–191,379 pupilsDoes not apply
The Priory Ruskin Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Grantham, within the Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 1,379 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/07/2024, The Priory Ruskin Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Grantham can view The Priory Ruskin Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.4
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths22%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry15%
EBacc average point score3.45
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.1
Value added-0.12Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Grantham
All schools in Grantham →Cliffedale Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miThe King's School, GranthamGood · 0.5 miWyndham Park Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School0.6 miThe Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, GranthamGood · 0.6 miGrantham College0.8 mi
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