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The Rydal Academy

Primary • Academy sponsor led • Open

Contact

Rydal Road
Darlington, County Durham DL1 4BH

School Profile

Phase
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
630
Pupils
621 (Boys: 329, Girls: 292)
Free School Meals
49.6%
Capacity utilisation
99% (621 / 630)
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Dec 2012
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
138989
LAESTAB
8412005
UKPRN
10039567
Establishment No.
2005
Ofsted phase
Primary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 31 Jan 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
617
Age range
2–11
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    31 Jan 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (31 Jan 2023)