The Priory Ruskin Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Priory Ruskin Academy
Address: Rushcliffe Road
Town/City: Grantham
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: NG31 8ED
Telephone Number: 01476 410410
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: The Priory Federation Of Academies
Sponsor: The Priory Federation Of Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Key
Capacity: 1250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1347 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33%

Location and administration

URN: 136194
DfE Number: 925/6910
UKPRN: 10031140
UPRN: 100032119680
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Kesteven (E07000141)
Constituency: Grantham and Bourne (E14001253)
Electoral Ward: Grantham St Wulfram's (E05010164)

Easting & Northing: 491325E, 337112N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 55' 27.48" N 0° 38' 34.34" W
Plus Code: 9C4XW9F4+PV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Sharon Cipieres - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mrs Wendy Fraser - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rosalind Gulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2027.
  • Mr Warwick Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 January 2028.
  • Mr Mostafa Kalbassi - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
  • Mr Ben Key - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Kingsley Oluoma - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Mrs Veronica Slater - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Wendy Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Wilson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2013.