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Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that enhances their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are calm, with pupils focused on their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils get clear advice on what to do when gaps in understanding are spotted.
Teacher Engagement: Staff access high-quality professional development, enhancing subject knowledge.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Many teachers use innovative ways to check what pupils know and can do.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers do not always use assessment effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents overwhelmingly support leaders in their vision.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly support leaders in their vision to create a high-performing school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: If bullying or poor behaviour happens, it is dealt with quickly by staff.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders continually evaluate all aspects of their work to ensure it makes a difference.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: A positive safeguarding culture is evident throughout the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Rude or discriminatory language is not tolerated by anyone.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The PSHE curriculum teaches pupils well about risks, including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers exceptional trips, visits, and activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils get involved in unique opportunities alongside their studies.
Outdoor Facilities: The school’s sports academy provides excellent outdoor facilities.
Career Counselling Services: A high-quality careers programme supports pupils well.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth-form students are well prepared for life after school.
Support for SEND: Thoughtful academic and emotional support helps pupils with SEND succeed.
Subjects Offered: The sixth-form curriculum offers a range of courses and opportunities for students to excel.
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Samuel Ryder Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 1556 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

90.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The way we teach and learn has undergone a change in recent years. We have built upon our reputation for excellence across the whole curriculum and, thanks to our specialism in New Technologies, we have been able to ensure that the whole school benefits from the very latest technology, with each student being allocated their own iPad as a mobile learning device. We have been chosen as the Apple Regional Training Center for Hertfordshire due to our proficiency in this field. We are dedicated to giving children a solid education that equips them with lifelong skills. We make sure that our students leave here with a solid foundation for success, regardless of the courses or occupations they decide to follow. The forward-looking education we provide, combined with the caring atmosphere of our school, gives every student the help, support, opportunities and motivation they need to get the very best from their studies. At SRA, we work hard to come up with fresh, unique, and fascinating ideas for enhancing the effectiveness and vibrancy of the education we offer. From Year 7 to Year 13, we are able to provide top-notch teaching and learning thanks to our cutting-edge facilities and profound understanding of each student's unique needs.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 99 96
Reading 107 100 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 58.01% 55.82%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 9.87% 7.37%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.9 Above Average
Writing 2 Above Average
Maths 1.9 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 97 96
Reading 103 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 55% 62.31% 60.34%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 11.89% 9.67%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.7 Below Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -1.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 95 94
Reading - 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 60.92% 59.43%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.58% 9.12%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 59.57% 56.24%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.33% 8.15%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.36 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 37.35% 29.91%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 50.5% 42.94%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 30% 30.28% 24.96%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 15.56% 10.85%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 21.37% 15.44%
EBacc average points score 4.44 3.37 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 93.36% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 138 143
Pupils staying in education 91% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 58% 47.62% 29.68%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.65% 10.23%
Other education destinations 2% 7.96% 11.5%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.37% 3.6%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 39.23% 32.72%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 51.68% 45.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 33% 30.36% 24.83%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 17.89% 12.95%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 22.57% 17.1%
EBacc average points score 4.53 3.51 2.96

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 90.81% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 129 135 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 60% 48.52% 30.7%
Sixth form colleges 1% 1.68% 10.42%
Other education destinations 1% 5.41% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.41% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.33 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 14 33.34% 29.21%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 13 47.05% 43.31%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 39% 29.27% 25.74%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 2 15.54% 11.42%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 5 21.09% 16.43%
EBacc average points score 4.2 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 89.37% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 44 130 135
Pupils staying in education 86% 85% 84.05%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 30.93% 33.36%
School sixth forms 41% 47.29% 31.08%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.2% 8.46%
Other education destinations 0% 5.52% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.11% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.09 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 14 34.96% 29.13%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 3 47.77% 42.54%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 29.08% 24.67%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 2 16.17% 11.27%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 1 21.85% 15.94%
EBacc average points score 3.69 3.3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 84.29% 84.83%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 51 131 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 74.49% 73.85%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 24.6% 28.37%
School sixth forms 43% 47.98% 31.42%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.5% 9.09%
Other education destinations 0% 1.68% 5.92%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.5% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.42 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 18% 35.25% 29.46%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 49.19% 43%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 30.85% 25.2%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 20.2% 14.65%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 21.91% 16.2%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 80% 87.55% 85.15%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 44 134 144
Pupils staying in education - 43.81% 58.09%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms - 48.14% 32.03%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.37% 8.99%
Other education destinations 0% 2.63% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.74% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.44 32.74 29.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.53 31.59 29.52
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 2.00% 15.43% 13.61%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 43 150 202
Students staying in education 67% 63.36% 58.54%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 4.46% 6.09%
Students entering employment 19% 21.3% 21.15%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.8 36.9 33.37
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.36 35.3 32.43
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 21.2% 20.26% 17.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 12 180 249
Students staying in education 83% 64.63% 60.62%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.55% 4.98%
Students entering employment 8% 18.52% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 9.21% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.77 1 32.57 29.35
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.11 4 32.16 28.61
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.46% 13.01%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 10 182 232
Students staying in education 90% 60.54% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 5.7% 7.77%
Students entering employment 0% 22.9% 20.98%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 6.93% 8.81%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.11 3 31.83 28.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.83 3 31.93 28.79
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 12.5% 16.88% 13.3%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 22.77% 31.75%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 13.42% 15.79%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.94% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.14 30.74 26.72
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.78 31.86 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.88% 12.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 3 31.6% 36.47%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.49% 6.36%
Students entering employment 19% 20.42% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Samuel Ryder Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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