Academy · Hertfordshire

Samuel Ryder Academy

All-through
Ages 4–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Hertfordshire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Hertfordshire's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

Apply for a secondary school place on GOV.UK

For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4–19
Pupils: 1577 (capacity 1520)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01727859382
Address: Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR
Website: samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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