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The Rydal Academy

The Rydal Academy is a large and vibrant primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11. The school provides nursery education for children from the term after their second, where entitled, or third birthday and is structured with up to three classes per year group for Reception through to Year 6.

HEADTEACHER
John Armitage

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🎃✨ Our wonderful Reception pupils have been having a fantastic time putting their maths skills to the test in their very own Pumpkin Patch right in our outdoor learning classroom! 🍂🌿

From washing their pumpkins 🧼🎃 to counting coins on their “tickets” 💰 and working out which pumpkins they could buy, they’ve been learning and role playing all at once. Who knew maths could be this much fun?

Would you love your child to join in on the excitement and be part of our amazing Reception class starting September 2026? 🌟 Applications are OPEN now!

👉 Click the link below to apply online today, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Rydal community! 💙
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/starting-primary-education/

#Reception2026 #PrimaryAdmissions #OutdoorLearning #PumpkinPatchFun #EarlyYearsMagic
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Amy Green ur kids are famous this week x

At Rydal, there’s nothing we love more than seeing our amazing pupils smiling, thriving, and loving their learning! 🌟

We asked them what they love most about Rydal and their answers are sure to bring a smile to your face! 💙

From fun lessons to inspiring teachers, and friendships that make our school feel like a true community - hear it straight from our pupils themselves! 🎥✨

#LifeAtRydal #HappyPupils #PupilVoices #RydalCommunity
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Robyn Coulton Nick Coulton 🥹🤍 judey bear!

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