Samuel Ryder Academy Catchment Area
Samuel Ryder Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 1577 pupils, and a capacity of 1520 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
1,577
Pupils
1,520
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Samuel Ryder Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Samuel Ryder Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Hertfordshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Hertfordshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Samuel Ryder Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138582
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel Ryder Academy
Is Samuel Ryder Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Samuel Ryder Academy currently has 1577 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1520 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Samuel Ryder Academy? ▾
Admission to Samuel Ryder Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Samuel Ryder Academy cover? ▾
Samuel Ryder Academy is a special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Samuel Ryder Academy? ▾
Samuel Ryder Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.