Samuel Ryder Academy is a academy sponsor led located in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 19. It currently has 1577 pupils on roll with space for 1520, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The school continues to operate in line with national standards for teaching, leadership and safeguarding, with a clear focus on supporting pupils’ progress and wellbeing.