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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!

Amy Green

Marie Mcmanus

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📣 Applications Now Open! Reception Places – September 2026📣

Looking for a place where children are happy, confident, and thrive every single day? 🌟
Come and see what makes Rydal Academy so special! From our nurturing staff to exciting learning experiences, we’re all about helping your child grow, explore, and shine ✨

Applications are now open, click the link below to apply online today!
🔗 www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/starting-primary-education/

We’d love to welcome you and your child to the Rydal community 💙

#RydalAcademy #Reception2026 #PrimarySchoolAdmissions
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📣 Applications Now Open! Reception Places – September 2026📣

Looking for a place where children are happy, confident, and thrive every single day? 🌟
Come and see what makes Rydal Academy so special! From our nurturing staff to exciting learning experiences, we’re all about helping your child grow, explore, and shine ✨

Applications are now open, click the link below to apply online today!
🔗 https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/starting-primary-education/

We’d love to welcome you and your child to the Rydal community 💙

#RydalAcademy #Reception2026 #PrimarySchoolAdmissions

Have you got a child starting Reception in September 2026? We’d absolutely love to show you around! 🌟

Join one of our Personalised Open Event Tours and get a real feel for our amazing school community. 💫

Whether you’re keen to explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our fantastic teachers, or simply discover what makes Rydal Academy so special, this is your perfect chance to see it all up close! 👀✨

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

📅 Don’t miss out – book your slot today and take that exciting first step on your child’s school journey!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/rydalacademy

#PersonalisedOpenEventTours #RydalAcademy #EveryoneWelcome #PrimaryAdmissions2026 #Reception2026
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Have you got a child starting Reception in September 2026? We’d absolutely love to show you around! 🌟 

Join one of our Personalised Open Event Tours and get a real feel for our amazing school community. 💫

Whether you’re keen to explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our fantastic teachers, or simply discover what makes Rydal Academy so special, this is your perfect chance to see it all up close! 👀✨

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

📅 Don’t miss out - book your slot today and take that exciting first step on your child’s school journey!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rydalacademy

#PersonalisedOpenEventTours #RydalAcademy #EveryoneWelcome #PrimaryAdmissions2026 #Reception2026

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Jodie Woods

🌟 Hey Parents and Carers! 🌟

Do you want your child to be part of our amazing school? ✨

Reception applications for September 2026 are officially open!

As a school, we’re all about making learning fun, inspiring resilience, and sparking a passion for success in every child. Because we truly believe every child deserves the very best education. 💙📚

So… what are you waiting for? Click the link below and apply today! 👇Let’s start this exciting journey together! 🚀

www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/

#SchoolAdmissions #Reception2026 #Rydal #BestStart
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Fabulous 💙🥰 xx

Andrew Dixon Paige Ball

Nick Coulton Allyson Bennett Shannon Bennett-Hirst Julie Todd Rachael Coulton

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👋 Hello from our Headteacher, Mr. Armitage! 👋

At Rydal, we’re more than just a school – we’re a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community where every single pupil is given the chance to shine and receive the very best education. 🌟

Curious to find out what makes Rydal so special? 🤔 Click the link below to explore our website, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for our personalised tours coming very soon! We can’t wait to show you around. ✨

🔗 rydal.nalp.org.uk/

#RydalAcademy #ReceptionAdmissions2026 #PrimaryAdmissions #ProudToBeRydal
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A genuinely great head teacher we couldn't fault the school all our kids went there and thoroughly enjoyed it and miss it like mad… Great school

I went to rydal personally it’s a very good school

He used to be my head teacher

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🌟 Join Our Team at Northern Arch Learning Partnership 🌟



📚 Position: Trust Finance Assistant



We have an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Finance Assistant to join our team.



Based in Darlington, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic, outgoing and adaptable individual who can succeed in the above role. You must have a proactive and positive approach, be confident in working effectively within a busy and challenging environment and be able to provide effective and efficient financial and administrative support to the Trust finance team.



🕒 Application Deadline: 1st October 2025

🔗https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies



#EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #educationtrust #ApplyNow
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🌟 Join Our Team at Northern Arch Learning Partnership 🌟

 

📚 Position: Trust Finance Assistant

 

We have an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Finance Assistant to join our team.

 

Based in Darlington, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic, outgoing and adaptable individual who can succeed in the above role. You must have a proactive and positive approach, be confident in working effectively within a busy and challenging environment and be able to provide effective and efficient financial and administrative support to the Trust finance team.

 

🕒 Application Deadline: 1st October 2025

🔗https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

 

#EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #EducationTrust #ApplyNow

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The good weather has helped our apple trees produce the best fruit we have had. The youth club pupils have picked the apples ready for the catering team to make a crumble for pupils. See MoreSee Less

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