Cunningham Hill Infant School vs Samuel Ryder Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 689 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham Hill Infant School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
Samuel Ryder Academy
St Albans · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,577 students
| Measure | Cunningham Hill Infant School St Albans, East of England | Samuel Ryder Academy St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #257 of 1,872 | #66 of 460 |
| National rank | #1978 of 15,697 | #461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 180 | 1,577 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 1,577 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk/ | www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Samuel Ryder Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 81.1).
- •Samuel Ryder Academy is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 180.
- •Cunningham Hill Infant School is a local authority school while Samuel Ryder Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cunningham Hill Infant School better than Samuel Ryder Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Samuel Ryder Academy ranks higher (84.3 vs 81.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cunningham Hill Infant School and Samuel Ryder Academy?
About 689 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cunningham Hill Infant School: 180. Samuel Ryder Academy: 1,577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cunningham Hill Infant School and Samuel Ryder Academy rank in East of England?
Cunningham Hill Infant School is 257th of 1,872 and Samuel Ryder Academy is 66th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).