The Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2017 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
33.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
61
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
1,347 pupils
1,250 capacity
97 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Grantham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grantham
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.60023%
Overall absence
26.78421%
Persistent absence
1,191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Cliffedale Primary School
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
Poplar Farm School
The Isaac Newton Primary School
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
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