The Rydal Academy
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46% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 46%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 4%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 46.0% | 4.0% | 62.0% | 54.0% | 60.0% | 103.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 33.0% | 1.0% | 54.0% | 44.0% | 41.0% | 101.0 | 99.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 38.0% | 2.0% | 70.0% | 47.0% | 57.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 138989 |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher John Armitage |
| Trust | NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DL1 4BH |
| Latest pupils | 621 |
| FSM eligible | 49.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Rydal Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH
https://rydal.nalp.org.uk/View local authority page1325380784| DfE number | 2005 |
| UKPRN | 10039567 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 31 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |