The Rydal Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL1 4BH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
24 of 27 in Darlington
Pupils
584
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 38% | 33% | 46% | |
| Higher standard | 2% | 1% | 4% | |
| Reading | 70% | 54% | 62% | |
| Writing | 47% | 44% | 54% | |
| Maths | 57% | 41% | 60% |
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Church of England Academy · 0.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 32% in England
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 14% in England
- Skerne Park Academy · 0.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Firthmoor Primary School · 0.7 mi · Report card · Top 42% in England
- Heathfield Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Polam Hall School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
Best primary schools in Darlington · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
The Rydal Academy is in Bank Top (typical home £124,750, crime very high).
What is The Rydal Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Rydal Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Rydal Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Rydal Academy is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.