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Samuel Ryder Academy

State school · St Albans, AL1 5AR
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 1,577 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,577 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Matthew Gauthier

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

Results data - % of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
61%
Data highlight

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.2%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.28
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
87
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,577
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Drakes Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 5AR
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Telephone: 01727 859382

Email: admin@samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR
1,577 Pupil numbers
18.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
15 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
87 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
61%

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
7%
LA avg.
9%
Eng. avg.
8%

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Pupils are achieving at a higher standard if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing. The DfE set this standard for the first time in 2016 to provide information about pupils across England achieving in the top 5%.

Progress score in reading (2023)

1.9 Score Above average
≈ 9% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in writing (2023)

2.0 Score Above average
≈ 9% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in maths (2023)

1.9 Score Above average
≈ 11% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Average score in reading (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
108
LA avg.
106
Eng. avg.
105

Average score in reading

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 reading test. This score is known as the reading ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

Average score in maths (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
107
LA avg.
105
Eng. avg.
104

Average score in maths

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 maths test. This score is known as the maths ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.2%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.40
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.35 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.8%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.28
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 26 B
Physics GCE A level 14 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
History GCE A level 15 B
Geography GCE A level 7 A
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 6 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 9 B
Biology GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Samuel Ryder Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good
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