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OpenPrimaryURN 138989

The Rydal Academy

Academy sponsor led · Darlington · DL1 4BH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

584

Local authority

Darlington

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Darlington, Darlington, 584 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 51.6%.

Open schools in Darlington
49
Primary schools in Darlington
30
Academies among open schools in Darlington
76% (37)
Open schools in DL1
18
Primary in DL1
12
Open schools in Darlington LA
48
Primary in Darlington LA
29

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DarlingtonNear DL1

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138989

Location

Address
Rydal Road
Postcode
DL1 4BH
Town
Darlington
County
County Durham
Local authority
Darlington

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
584
Boys / girls
312 / 272
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
584 / 630 (93%)
Free school meals
51.6%
FSM pupils
280
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

Contact

Telephone
01325380784
Website
https://rydal.nalp.org.uk/

Official links