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The Rydal Academy
Darlington·North East·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
The Rydal Academy is a primary academy in Darlington, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Rydal Academy has 33% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 621 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 2.9%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.8%.
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At The Rydal Academy, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
54% met the expected standard in reading and 41% in maths.
The Rydal Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Rydal Academy is 2.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Rydal Academy has 621 pupils on roll.
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Rydal Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Rydal Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Rydal Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
496/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
186/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Darlington Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
78%
Child Feels Safe
86%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.