The Rydal Academy Catchment Area
The Rydal Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 621 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
621
Pupils
630
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Rydal Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Rydal Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →The Rydal Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Rydal Road, Darlington, DL1 4BH
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138989
Other Primary Schools in Darlington
If The Rydal Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
Red Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL1 2ST
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL2 3NL
Harrowgate Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL3 0HZ
Reid Street Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 6EX
Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8JA
Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Rydal Academy
Is The Rydal Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Rydal Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Rydal Academy? ▾
Admission to The Rydal Academy is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Rydal Academy cover? ▾
The Rydal Academy is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Rydal Academy? ▾
The Rydal Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.