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The Priory Ruskin Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Rachel Wyles

corporate_fareTHE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

location_onGrantham, NG31 8ED

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,406

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Attainment 8

41.4

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GCSE Rank

#27 in Lincolnshire

#2,342 of 3,216 nationally

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The Priory Ruskin Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Grantham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Priory Ruskin Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grantham, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 1,379 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing the school #27 in Lincolnshire and #2,342 of 3,216 nationally. 22.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 38.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.12 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

22.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.8%

Entering EBacc15.40%

EBacc APS3.45

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.60%

EBacc APS3.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.64

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.7

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A13.2%

Achieving A*–B38.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.1%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 July 2024

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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07 May 2014

Inspection Report

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14 November 2012

Inspection Report

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12 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-07

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-05-07

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,379 pupils. During this period, there were 74 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,379	74	5.4%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,384	55	4.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,401	45	3.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,406	36	2.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,415	69	4.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,408	43	3.1%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,406	49	3.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,395	56	4.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,416	47	3.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,427	55	3.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,430	35	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,382	69	5.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,389	17	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,395	69	4.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,360	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,360	27	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,366	89	6.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,340	56	4.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,339	57	4.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,350	48	3.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,292	25	1.9%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,297	29	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,304	38	2.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,231	22	1.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,238	26	2.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,239	24	1.9%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 185 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree34%

disagree28%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree18%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree35%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree27%

disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire

The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Spalding High School