The Rydal Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rydal Road Darlington County Durham DL1 4BH |
| Phone | 01325380784 |
| Reference Number | 138989 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.97%
Girls: 46.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 35 | 89 |
| 2 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 3 | 48 | 37 | 85 |
| 4 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| 5 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| 6 | 47 | 41 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.9% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| African | 6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-31 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-12-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-05-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John's Church of England Academy
Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4UB |
0.3 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Harris Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4NL |
0.53 miles |
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Borough Road Nursery School
Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG |
0.61 miles |
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Skerne Park Academy
Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5AJ |
0.64 miles |
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Firthmoor Primary School
Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4RW |
0.68 miles |
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Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1EJ |
0.76 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Beechwood Avenue, St Augustine's Rc Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7HP |
0.95 miles |
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Corporation Road Community Primary School
Corporation Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6AR |
1.17 miles |
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Gurney Pease Academy
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG |
1.17 miles |
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George Dent Nursery School
Elms Road, Darlington, DL3 7PY |
1.19 miles |
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Reid Street Primary School
Reid Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6EX |
1.43 miles |
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Red Hall Primary School
Headingley Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2ST |
1.45 miles |
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Abbey Infants' School
Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8JA |
1.48 miles |
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Northwood Primary School
Pendleton Road South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2HF |
1.5 miles |
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Abbey Junior School
Abbey Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8NN |
1.53 miles |
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Springfield Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN |
1.62 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Kingsway, Thompson Street East, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3ES |
1.96 miles |
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Thompson Street West, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0HZ |
2 miles |
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Whinfield Primary School
Augusta Close, Whinfield Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3HT |
2.01 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Prior Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EN |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1LL |
0.6 miles |
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Darlington College
Central Park, Haughton Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1DR |
0.83 miles |
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Polam Hall School
Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5PA |
0.86 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU |
1.16 miles |
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Haughton Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN |
1.62 miles |
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Beaumont Hill Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN |
1.62 miles |
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Carmel College
The Headlands, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW |
1.92 miles |
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Longfield Academy
Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT |
2.16 miles |
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Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR |
2.21 miles |
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Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD |
2.26 miles |
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Hurworth School
Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG |
2.37 miles |
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Clervaux Garden School
Clow Beck Eco Centre, Croft On Tees, Croft On Tees, North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF |
2.65 miles |
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Wyvern Academy
Eggleston View, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9SH |
2.66 miles |
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Embleton View
Westgate House, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF |
2.72 miles |