Our Setting

Students at Samuel Ryder Academy benefit from a wide range of outstanding facilities and resources, all designed to create an exceptional learning environment. Our younger students enjoy purpose-built accommodation, offering bright, flexible spaces that foster engagement and creativity.

In addition, all students have access to the Academy’s specialist facilities, typically utilised by our older students, including state-of-the-art science labs, advanced sporting facilities, and technology-rich learning environments. These spaces have been thoughtfully designed and upgraded with sustainability in mind, ensuring energy efficiency and a reduced environmental impact, while providing students with cutting-edge resources.

Key Facilities Include:
• Apple Learning Devices – Each secondary student is provided with a mobile Apple device to support their learning in and outside the classroom.
• Advanced Media Suite – A professional-grade media suite featuring a TV / Radio recording studio, workshop teaching space, and industry-standard equipment.
• Outstanding Sporting Facilities – Our sports amenities include a high-specification 3G pitch, floodlit tennis and netball courts, a fully equipped sports hall with a purpose-built dance studio and gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool with modern changing rooms, all designed with energy-efficient lighting and water management systems.
• Nine Science Laboratories – Full-size, well-equipped laboratories offering comprehensive science education in modern, sustainable spaces.
• Library & ICT Facilities – Centrally located, the library serves as a learning hub for all students, featuring a flexible ICT suite and sustainable design elements such as efficient lighting and climate control systems.
• Interactive Classrooms – All classrooms are equipped with interactive televisions and are designed with sustainability in mind, from energy-efficient lighting to digital resource sharing that reduces the need for paper.
• Design & Technology Spaces – Dedicated workshop teaching spaces, as well as industry-standard food technology classrooms, promote practical learning while incorporating sustainable materials and energy-saving practices.
• Art and Music Studios – Additional specialist spaces, including art and music studios, are designed to provide a creative atmosphere with sustainable infrastructure.
• Wireless Network – The entire site is wireless networked, ensuring seamless digital access while reducing the use of physical resources.
• Drama Theatre & Auditorium – Our dedicated Drama Theatre and fully equipped Auditorium provide perfect spaces for performances and presentations, featuring advanced audio/visual systems built with energy-efficient technologies.

At Samuel Ryder Academy, we are proud to provide a modern, sustainable learning environment that promotes academic excellence while minimising our environmental footprint. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that our students benefit from facilities that not only enhance their learning but also contribute to a greener future.