The Rydal Academy vs Skerne Park Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Rydal Academy
Darlington
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
2–11
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Darlington
Darlington
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
584
248
Capacity
630
420
Occupancy
93%
59%
FSM %
51.6%
57.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Dec 2022
Jun 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
62%
45%
KS2 Maths
60%
53%
KS2 Writing
54%
55%