Samuel Ryder Academy
School Name: Samuel Ryder Academy Address: Drakes Drive Town/City: St Albans County: Hertfordshire Postcode: AL1 5AR Country: 100081150685 Telephone Number: 01727 859382 Website: www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk
Phase: All-through (ages 4-19) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: Scholars' Education Trust Sponsor: Scholars' Education Trust
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Gauthier
Capacity: 1520
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1460 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.3%
URN: 138582
DfE Number: 919/4003
UKPRN: 10038479
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: St Albans (E14000960)
Electoral Ward: Cunningham (E05013951)
Easting & Northing: 516718E, 205808N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 22.08" N 0° 18' 39.18" W
Plus Code: 9C3XPMQQ+QJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Christopher Armitage - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
- Mrs Christine Balchin - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
- Mrs Madeleine Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2024.
- Mrs Mun Li Boswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2024.
- Miss Samantha Butcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
- Mr Matthew Gauthier - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
- Sarah Ilyas - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
- Michelle Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
- Dr Prakash Promod - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2024.
- Ms Alison Watkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2024.
- Monsignor Jack Woosey - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2023.