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Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.2 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,577
Capacity
1,520
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 12% nationally. The school boasts an 82% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a commendable 70% achieving grade 5 or above. While 47% of students progress to university, only 13% make it to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education placements.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.5 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 70% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.1%
White Other8.1%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.73883, -0.31104 · AL1 5AR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138582
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.samuelryderacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel Ryder Academy rated by Ofsted?
Samuel Ryder Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2022.
Is Samuel Ryder Academy a good school?
Samuel Ryder Academy scores 87.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Samuel Ryder Academy in GCSEs?
Samuel Ryder Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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