The Priory Ruskin Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rushcliffe Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8ED |
| Phone | 01476410410 |
| Reference Number | 136194 |
The Priory Ruskin Academy continues to maintain its outstanding rating from prior inspections, although there are indications that this grade may be reevaluated if a graded inspection occurs soon. The school is recognized for its supportive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Parents commend the school for its quality of education, and pupils participate actively in their learning and school life, demonstrating good behavior and a positive attitude toward their education. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering a broad curriculum that includes measures for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all students have access to the same high-quality learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1379 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.3%
Girls: 46.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 145 | 92 | 237 |
| 8 | 131 | 105 | 236 |
| 9 | 119 | 113 | 232 |
| 10 | 122 | 114 | 236 |
| 11 | 123 | 99 | 222 |
| 12 | 43 | 51 | 94 |
| 13 | 52 | 70 | 122 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Caring and inclusive school environment
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Good subject knowledge among teachers
- Broad and ambitious curriculum access for all pupils
- Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning
- Strong support for personal development and safety education
- Positive feedback from parents regarding school experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum by some teachers
- Some pupils do not present their work accurately or use correct punctuation
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.32 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.17 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 209 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP |
0 miles |
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Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
0.5 miles |
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The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ |
0.58 miles |
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The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ |
0.59 miles |
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St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR |
0.64 miles |
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Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
0.73 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
0.8 miles |
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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ |
0.82 miles |
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Poplar Farm School
Helmsley Road, Grantham, NG31 8XF |
0.95 miles |
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The Isaac Newton Primary School
Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7DG |
1.14 miles |
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The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB |
1.16 miles |
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Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU |
1.21 miles |
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Harrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED |
1.24 miles |
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Belmont Community Primary School
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR |
1.38 miles |
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West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ |
1.63 miles |
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Grantham Preparatory International School
Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF |
2 miles |
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Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
2.15 miles |
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Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Church Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NB |
2.96 miles |
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The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
3.4 miles |
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Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School
Marston Lane, Allington, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2DY |
3.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
0.54 miles |
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Newton Bridge Academy
Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
0.78 miles |
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
0.81 miles |
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Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
0.82 miles |
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX |
1.37 miles |
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Esland Grantham School
Newton Chambers, Isaac Newton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9RT |
1.71 miles |
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Walton Academy
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR |
1.88 miles |
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Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX |
1.92 miles |