The Priory Ruskin Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Priory Ruskin Academy currently has around 1379 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED |
| Website: | http://www.prioryruskin.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01476410410 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Key |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136194 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1379 |
| Number of Boys: | 735 |
| Number of Girls: | 644 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.90% | 1130 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 127 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 24 |
| African | 1.10% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffedale Primary School Northcliffe Road , NG31 8DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School Gonerby Road , Gonerby Hill Foot NG31 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham Castlegate , NG31 6SR | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Central Technology and Sports College Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | - not rated | 944 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham College Stonebridge Road , NG31 9AP | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Bridge Academy Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Education Centre New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.