The Rydal Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 2–11Mixed
Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH
Headteacher · Mr John Armitage
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Key facts
Pupils584Capacity 630
OfstedGoodInspected 6 December 2022
TrustNorthern Arch Learning Partnership
Free school meals51.6%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 6 December 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Darlington council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DarlingtonNearby schools for the same ages
- St John's Church of England Academy0.3 mi
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School0.5 mi
- Borough Road Nursery School0.6 mi
- Skerne Park Academy0.6 mi
- Firthmoor Primary School0.7 mi