Samuel Ryder Academy
Samuel Ryder Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–19, in St Albans, AL1, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 1,577 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 April 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas — inspected 21 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 80 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 20 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.35 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 56.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 69.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 185 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 35.38 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 71 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,577 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 19% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.3% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.84% | 2024/25 |
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