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The Priory Ruskin Academy

South Kesteven, NG31 8EDSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
224 1st-choice / 196 offers made
Ranking
#1,030
of 3,141 nationally

About The Priory Ruskin Academy

The Priory Ruskin Academy is a state-funded secondary school in South Kesteven, East Midlands, for pupils aged 11 to 19 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,347 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,250.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (17 Jul 2024). the published Attainment 8 score was 41.4 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C for 2023/24. admissions data records 224 first-preference applications and 196 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
AddressRushcliffe Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 8ED
HeadteacherMr Ben Key
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils1,347
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity1,347 / 1,250 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The Priory Ruskin Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.