Skerne Park Academy vs The Rydal Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
The Rydal Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
584 students
| Measure | Skerne Park Academy Darlington, North East | The Rydal Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 811 | #706 of 811 |
| National rank | #14736 of 15,697 | #14251 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 584 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 584 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.skernepark.org.uk | rydal.nalp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Rydal Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 14.7).
- •The Rydal Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 35%).
- •Skerne Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •The Rydal Academy is the larger school with 584 students compared with 248.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skerne Park Academy better than The Rydal Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Rydal Academy ranks higher (18.3 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Skerne Park Academy and The Rydal Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skerne Park Academy: 248. The Rydal Academy: 584. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skerne Park Academy and The Rydal Academy rank in North East?
Skerne Park Academy is 739th of 811 and The Rydal Academy is 706th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).