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The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
621
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of December 2022, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It performs well in comparison to other schools, with 46% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
Gypsy/Roma7.6%
Black African7.2%
White Other5.0%
traveller_irish2.9%
Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.51818, -1.53952 · DL1 4BH
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138989
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiterydal.nalp.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rydal Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Rydal Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is The Rydal Academy a good school?
The Rydal Academy scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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