Poplar Farm School vs The Priory Ruskin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Farm School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,347 students
| Measure | Poplar Farm School Grantham, East Midlands | The Priory Ruskin Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #613 of 1,516 | #229 of 329 |
| National rank | #7658 of 15,697 | #2901 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 414 | 1,347 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 1,347 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.poplar-cit.co.uk | www.prioryruskin.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poplar Farm School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 31.2).
- •The Priory Ruskin Academy is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 414.
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 Poplar Farm School better than The Priory Ruskin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poplar Farm School ranks higher (51.5 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 Poplar Farm School and The Priory Ruskin Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poplar Farm School: 414. The Priory Ruskin Academy: 1,347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poplar Farm School and The Priory Ruskin Academy rank in East Midlands?
Poplar Farm School is 613th of 1,516 and The Priory Ruskin Academy is 229th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).