Is River Mill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 305th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are River Mill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at River Mill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at River Mill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at River Mill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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River Mill Primary School

Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR

Local ranking305th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 358
Boys: 215 (53%)
Girls: 192 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (97% full)
SEND: 8.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.6%
EAL: 40.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 5.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,109/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 27.7%
White British: 22.9%
Black African: 15.8%
White Other: 10.4%
Asian Other: 5.4%
Asian Chinese: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%

27.7%

Asian Indian

22.9%

White British

15.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322466975

admin@rivermillprimaryschool.co.uk

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Central Road

Dartford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147083
UKPRN: 10083765
Establishment No.: 2112
Trust: MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST

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