Our School
Who we are
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.
The school is housed in an expansive building with a bright, purposeful learning environment. The school benefits from extensive grounds, including a multi-use games area, nature garden, allotment, four Early Years outdoor learning areas, field, outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.
The school provides an extensive and free extra-curricular and extended curriculum offer as well as free wraparound childcare from 7:30am until 6pm.
For any further information about school policies, procedures or any other aspect of school practice please contact the school office in writing, by email, by telephone, in person or through the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website.
All policies are available in hard copy from the school office or electronically on the website.
Curriculum
At The Rydal Academy we believe that every pupil should have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, which will meet their future needs in education
Academic Standards
We believe in the widest possible horizons for learning and aim to achieve the finest Primary education to be found anywhere.
Extra-Curricular Activities
We believe that it is important to extend children’s experiences of the curriculum beyond the school day. The Rydal Academy provides a wide range of activities, which take place at the end of the school day. Extra-curricular timetables are published annually. All activities are free and are run by school staff. Clubs are accessible to pupils from Reception to Year 6 depending on the activity.