Samuel Ryder Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Drakes Drive St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5AR |
| Phone | 01727859382 |
| Reference Number | 138582 |
Samuel Ryder Academy is performing effectively overall, with strengths highlighted particularly in personal development and leadership. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils of all ages look out for one another and appreciate the unique benefits of being part of an all-through institution. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, providing pupils with a variety of enriching experiences and strong support for their academic and emotional needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1577 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.09%
Girls: 45.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 4 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 6 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 7 | 110 | 93 | 203 |
| 8 | 130 | 99 | 229 |
| 9 | 116 | 87 | 203 |
| 10 | 104 | 90 | 194 |
| 11 | 104 | 81 | 185 |
| 12 | 53 | 42 | 95 |
| 13 | 33 | 38 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.1% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and high-quality phonics support
- Ambitious all-through curriculum with specialist subject teaching
- Outstanding support for personal development and character education
- Effective handling of behaviour and bullying incidents
- High-quality professional development opportunities for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment by some teachers affecting pupil support
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.26 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.8% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Second Preference | 167 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 195 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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