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The Rydal Academy

The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road
Darlington
County Durham
England
DL14BH

📞 phone: 01325 380784

👨‍🏫 headteacher: Mr John Armitage

🌍 web: rydal.nalp.org.uk

617 pupils mixed gender
630 pupils capacity: 98% full

333 boys 54%

284 girls 46%

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Primary — Academy sponsor led

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
138989
Education phase
Primary
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Establishment #
2005
Open date
1. December 2012
Reason open
New Provision
OSGB coordinates
Easting: 429907, Northing: 513751
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 54.518, Longitude: -1.5395
Accepting pupils
2—11 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Ofsted last inspection
6. December 2022
Region › Const. › Ward
North East › Darlington › Bank Top & Lascelles
Free school meals %
48.30
Trust
NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Learning provider ref #
10039567

School governors

  • Mr John Armitage, Local Governor
    (1. March 2018—None)
  • Mrs Katherine Turnbull, Local Governor
    (1. March 2018—28. February 2026)
  • Mr Dean Judson, Local Governor
    (1. March 2018—31. August 2024)
  • Mr Mark Gray, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (11. June 2019—28. February 2026)
  • Troy Turner, Local Governor
    (14. September 2020—13. September 2024)
  • Melanie Chapman, Local Governor
    (1. January 2021—31. December 2025)
  • Gaurav Bhatia, Local Governor
    (15. February 2022—14. February 2026)
  • Mrs Ewa Kaszuba, Local Governor
    (28. June 2022—27. June 2026)
  • Jo Thurland, Local Governor
    (7. November 2022—6. November 2026)
  • Laura Hudson, Local Governor
    (31. March 2023—3. November 2024)
  • Miss Tracy Vaughan, Local Governor
    (19. June 2023—18. June 2027)
  • Kelly Nicholson, Local Governor
    (27. September 2023—26. September 2027)
  • Troy Turner, Local Governor
    (3. October 2024—2. October 2028)
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  24. Chemists
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  26. Dentists
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  28. Doctors
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  31. Bars & Nightclubs
  32. 0.1 miles★★★★★Cleveland Sports And Social Club, DL14DF
  33. Restaurants & Cafés
  34. 0.1 miles★★★Neasham Road Cafe, DL14BN
  35. Retail Stores
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  37. 0.1 milesLadbrokes, DL14BN
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  39. Supermarkets
  40. 0.1 miles★★★★★Farmfoods Ltd, DL14BN
  41. School Food Ratings
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  43. Takeaway Shops
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