The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 10.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Suzanne Leader
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 521m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 683m away
Leigh UTC Dartford
Secondary · 770m away
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 1.2km away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.3km away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is River Mill Primary School a selective school?
No. River Mill Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is River Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
River Mill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend River Mill Primary School?
River Mill Primary School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Mill Primary School take?
River Mill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is River Mill Primary School?
River Mill Primary School is in Dartford, DA1 5XR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Mill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, River Mill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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