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The Priory Ruskin Academy

Academy sponsor led · Grantham · NG31 8ED

Ages 11–19 · 1,347 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Attainment 8

41.3

Overall absence

9.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Inspection date

2024-09-17

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.22
−20+2
Attainment 841.3
English & maths grade 5+25%
English & maths grade 4+51%
EBacc entry22%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.1%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
8.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,215

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

1,347 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
1,347
Boys / girls
706 / 641
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,347 / 1,250 (108%)
Free school meals
33%
FSM pupils
381
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Academy trust
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Sponsor
The Priory Federation of Academies
Headteacher
Mr Ben Key

Location

Address
Rushcliffe Road
Postcode
NG31 8ED
Town
Grantham
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Grantham and Bourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, 1,347 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33%.

Open schools in Grantham
44
Secondary schools in Grantham
6
Academies among open schools in Grantham
48% (21)
Open schools in NG31
26
Secondary in NG31
5
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GranthamNear NG31

  • The King's School, Grantham

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 6RP · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att870.7
    • P81.1
    • Absence4.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 9AU · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att869.5
    • P81.0
    • Absence4.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Walton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 7JR · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.6
    • P8-0.2
    • Absence10.6%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ben Key
Telephone
01476410410
Website
http://www.prioryruskin.co.uk/

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