Bluecoat Aspley Academy vs The Priory Ruskin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,344 students
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,347 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Aspley Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Priory Ruskin Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 329 | #229 of 329 |
| National rank | #2105 of 4,090 | #2901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,344 | 1,347 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,344 | 1,347 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | 32.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoataspley.co.uk | www.prioryruskin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bluecoat Aspley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 31.2).
- •The Priory Ruskin Academy is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 1,344.
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 Bluecoat Aspley Academy better than The Priory Ruskin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bluecoat Aspley Academy ranks higher (47.1 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 Bluecoat Aspley Academy and The Priory Ruskin Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy: 1,344. The Priory Ruskin Academy: 1,347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Aspley Academy and The Priory Ruskin Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy is 169th of 329 and The Priory Ruskin Academy is 229th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).