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Samuel Ryder Academy

St Albans, AL1 5ARSecondaryAges 4–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.35
Above average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
0.9×
Applications did not exceed published places
134 1st-choice / 145 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#737 of 3,141 nationally

About Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy is a state-funded secondary school in St Albans, East of England, for pupils aged 4 to 19 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,577 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,520.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (29 Jun 2022). the published Progress 8 score was +0.35 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 50.4 for 2023/24. the published A-level average grade was C+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 134 first-preference applications for 145 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDrakes Drive, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 5AR
HeadteacherMatthew Gauthier
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils1,577
Free School Meals (FSM)18.5%
School Capacity1,577 / 1,520 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Samuel Ryder Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.