The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Alliston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sallygate School
Independent · 560m away
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Dover Christ Church Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 2.0km away
Whitfield Aspen School
Primary · 2.1km away
Astor Secondary School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is River Primary School's Ofsted rating?
River Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend River Primary School?
River Primary School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Primary School take?
River Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is River Primary School?
River Primary School is in Dover, CT17 0PP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Primary School have a sixth form?
No, River Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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