Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School vs The Priory Ruskin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,347 students
| Measure | Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | The Priory Ruskin Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,516 | #229 of 329 |
| National rank | #9184 of 15,697 | #2901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 94 | 1,347 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 1,347 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barkstonsyston.lincs.sch.uk | www.prioryruskin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 31.2).
- •The Priory Ruskin Academy is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 94.
- •Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Priory Ruskin Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School better than The Priory Ruskin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 31.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and The Priory Ruskin Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School: 94. The Priory Ruskin Academy: 1,347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and The Priory Ruskin Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is 763rd of 1,516 and The Priory Ruskin Academy is 229th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).