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The Priory Ruskin Academy
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.9 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,379
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 74% of schools, this academy demonstrates strong overall performance and satisfaction among parents. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at 56% indicate solid academic foundations, there is room for improvement, particularly in higher grade achievements and EBacc entries. Additionally, 52% of students progress to university, though only 4% attend top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in reaching higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other9.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.92367, -0.64303 · NG31 8ED
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136194
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.prioryruskin.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory Ruskin Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Priory Ruskin Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2017.
Is The Priory Ruskin Academy a good school?
The Priory Ruskin Academy scores 73.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Priory Ruskin Academy in GCSEs?
The Priory Ruskin Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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