The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.5
12.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
27.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Gauthier
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindermere Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Cunningham Hill Junior School
Primary · 689m away
Cunningham Hill Infant School
Primary · 689m away
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 883m away
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Fleetville Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Links Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Samuel Ryder Academy a selective school?
No. Samuel Ryder Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Samuel Ryder Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Ryder Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Samuel Ryder Academy?
Samuel Ryder Academy currently has 1,577 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Samuel Ryder Academy take?
Samuel Ryder Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Samuel Ryder Academy?
Samuel Ryder Academy is in St Albans, AL1 5AR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Samuel Ryder Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Samuel Ryder Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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