The Priory Ruskin Academy Catchment Area
The Priory Ruskin Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1379 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-19
Age range
1,379
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
The Priory Ruskin Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Priory Ruskin Academy?
The catchment area for The Priory Ruskin Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Priory Ruskin Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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The Priory Ruskin Academy has a published admission number of 1250 places. 1379 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.8% of pupils at The Priory Ruskin Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
The Priory Ruskin Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136194
Other Secondary Schools in Grantham
If The Priory Ruskin Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
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Walton Academy Catchment Area
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The King's School, Grantham Catchment Area
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Catchment Area
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Priory Ruskin Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Priory Ruskin Academy
What is the catchment area for The Priory Ruskin Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Priory Ruskin Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Priory Ruskin Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Priory Ruskin Academy currently has 1379 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Priory Ruskin Academy? ▾
Admission to The Priory Ruskin Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Priory Ruskin Academy cover? ▾
The Priory Ruskin Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Priory Ruskin Academy? ▾
The Priory Ruskin Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.