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The Priory Ruskin Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,410 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In November 2017 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies. (Other schools in this trust include The Priory Belvoir Academy, The Priory Witham Academy, The Priory Academy LSST, The Priory City of Lincoln Academy and The Priory Pembroke Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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