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Darlington, Darlington

The Rydal Academy

The Rydal Academy is a academy sponsor led in Darlington, Darlington. The school has 621 pupils on roll.

Academy sponsor led Primary Ages 2–11 621 PupilsURN 138989
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected December 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
46% -14pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
62% -11pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
60% -13pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
54% -18pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
92.4% -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
17.8 +3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
49.6% +26pp
Free School Meals
621 / 630
99%
Capacity
About
School overview

The Rydal Academy is a academy sponsor led in Darlington, Darlington. The school has 621 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
John Armitage
Age Range
211
School Hours
08:50 – 15:20
Telephone
01325380784
Address
Darlington, DL1 4BH
Local Authority
Darlington
The School Day
08:50
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:20
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 5 available
Art
Music
Reading
Science
Swimming
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cap
Cardigan
Fleece
Polo Shirt
School Shoes
Skirt
Summer Dress
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Royal Blue
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers