The Priory Ruskin Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [0.04, 0.40]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 221 | 41.4 | — | 50.7% | 15.4% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 241 | 41.3 | +0.22 | 47.3% | 21.6% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 231 | 43.7 | +0.15 | 56.0% | 16.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 231 | 44.8 | +0.28 | 55.0% | 21.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136194 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ben Key |
| Trust | THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NG31 8ED |
| Latest pupils | 221 |
| FSM eligible | 29.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED
http://www.prioryruskin.co.uk/View local authority page1476410410| DfE number | 6910 |
| UKPRN | 10031140 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |