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The Rydal Academy term dates
The Rydal Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Darlington council's standard term dates. We don't have The Rydal Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Darlington council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Darlington, County Durham DL1 4BH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 584
Trust: Northern Arch Learning Partnership
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Website: rydal.nalp.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, December 2022.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2019: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Rydal Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Darlington council's standard term dates — The Rydal Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does The Rydal Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Darlington council's standard term dates — The Rydal Academy may set its own, so check with the school.