The Priory Ruskin Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Priory Ruskin Academy is a secondary school in Grantham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 3rd of 6 secondary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2017, report published 14 December 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

221 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.4

41.4, 4.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths22.2%

22.2%, 23.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths55.7%

55.7%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc15.4%

15.4%, 25.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.45

3.45, 0.64 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

80 students

Average point score per A level entry32.11

32.11, 2.89 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,347 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250

Eligible for free school meals31.4%

31.4%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.3%

9.3%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.3%

20.3%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Priory Ruskin Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The King's School, Grantham	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 72.7
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 68.8
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.3
Walton Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
The Priory Belvoir Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.3

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Ben Key
Phone: 01476410410
Website: prioryruskin.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 136194

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.