The Rydal Academy

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressRydal Road, DL1 4BH
URN138989

School Census

Total 619
Girls/Boys 281/338
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.4%/54.6%
% pupils where English not first language 11.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 300
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 23.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
06/12/2022 Good
04/05/2016 Good
Inspection Date 06/12/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 04/05/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard33%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard1%
Reading101
Maths99
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard38
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2
Reading104
Maths102
Reading Progress0.5
Writing Progress-2.0
Maths Progress-0.3
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard43%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2%
Reading99
Maths104
Reading Progress-2.4
Writing Progress-2.1
Maths Progress1.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard54%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard7%
Reading102
Maths103
Reading Progress0.3
Writing Progress0.3
Maths Progress1.6

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications124
As First Preference64
As second preference34
As third preference14
Total Offers Made81
first preference offers64
second preference offers14
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications82
As First Preference55
As second preference18
As third preference7
Total Offers Made56
first preference offers55
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications85
As First Preference56
As second preference13
As third preference8
Total Offers Made82
first preference offers56
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications65
As First Preference45
As second preference13
As third preference6
Total Offers Made46
first preference offers45
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications86
As First Preference59
As second preference16
As third preference7
Total Offers Made62
first preference offers59
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications90
As First Preference56
As second preference20
As third preference8
Total Offers Made64
first preference offers56
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference53
As second preference13
As third preference7
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers53
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications74
As First Preference51
As second preference12
As third preference6
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers51
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications95
As First Preference53
As second preference20
As third preference8
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers53
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications119
As First Preference68
As second preference19
As third preference15
Total Offers Made76
first preference offers68
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications100
As First Preference56
As second preference18
As third preference13
Total Offers Made74
first preference offers56
second preference offers1
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree26%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree35%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree39%
agree52%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree9%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree48%
agree43%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree35%
agree22%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree35%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
don't know13%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree22%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree39%
agree39%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree30%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree52%
agree26%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin67.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin8.3%
any other white background ethnic origin6%
african ethnic origin6%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin2.8%
indian ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
chinese ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin73.2%
gypsy roma ethnic origin7.9%
any other white background ethnic origin6.3%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin2.4%
african ethnic origin2.1%
indian ethnic origin1.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

St John's Church of England Academy

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Fenby Avenue, , DL1 4UB

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Harris Street, , DL1 4NL