The Rydal Academy: school finances
Tight
Holds £124k in reserve, under 3% of a year's income: little room for surprises.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Darlington · Primary · Academy sponsor led.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £3.1m | £3.1m | +£10k | £70k | 601 |
2019-20 | £3.3m | £3.1m | +£242k | £77k | 616 |
2020-21 | £3.6m | £3.2m | +£332k | £187k | 590 |
2021-22 | £3.6m | £3.2m | +£405k | £337k | 593 |
2022-23 | £3.9m | £3.8m | +£109k | £294k | 602 |
2023-24 | £4.2m | £4.1m | +£118k | £136k | 592 |
2024-25 | £4.4m | £4.1m | +£230k | £124k | 596 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 primary schools outside London closest in size and in the share of pupils on free school meals. Its reserve, as a share of income, is higher than 3% of them. It spends £6,958 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £6,851.
This school Middle half of similar schools Similar schools’ median
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| Spending per pupil | This school | Similar schools (median) | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
Teachers | £3,810 | £3,109 | £2,822–£3,420 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,060 | £1,608 | £1,267–£1,946 |
Supply staff | £302 | £156 | £68–£437 |
Admin and clerical | £195 | £260 | £200–£338 |
Premises | £190 | £344 | £282–£395 |
Energy | £104 | £107 | £86–£120 |
Learning resources & ICT | £215 | £246 | £194–£341 |
Bought-in services | £243 | £136 | £58–£228 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Northwood Park Primary School Large reserves
- Biggin Hill Primary School Healthy
- Nansen Primary School Large reserves
- Central Academy Healthy
- Luton Primary School Large reserves
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School Healthy
- East Park Academy Large reserves
- Cheetham CofE Community Academy Large reserves
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Heading for deficit
- Walkergate Community School Healthy
- Sledmere Primary School Large reserves
- Villiers Primary School Large reserves
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £4.3m | £7,273 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £156k | £262 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £85k | £143 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- What would the school do if costs rose unexpectedly, such as energy or a pay award that isn't fully funded?
- Spending on teachers is £3,810 a pupil, against a typical £3,109 for similar schools. What's behind that?
Check these figures
Every figure here comes from the school's published return to the DfE. Check it on the DfE benchmarking page for this school, and see how the status is worked out.
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