Is The Priory Ruskin Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Priory Ruskin Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Priory Ruskin Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.1 (England: 46.2). 30.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Priory Ruskin Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Priory Ruskin Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Priory Ruskin Academy

Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED

Local ranking23rd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1250

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 30.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 59.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 235

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 36.7
16-18 Cohort: 219

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1379
Boys: 706 (52%)
Girls: 641 (48%)
Capacity: 1250 (108% full)
SEND: 24.2%
FSM Eligible: 30.9%
EAL: 10.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.6%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 89.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,834/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
White Other: 9.3%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Black African: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

82.5%

White British

9.3%

White Other

1.8%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01476410410

rwyles@prioryacademies.co.uk

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Rushcliffe Road

Grantham, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 136194
UKPRN: 10031140
Establishment No.: 6910
Trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

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