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River Mill Primary School

Dartford, DA1 5XRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About River Mill Primary School

River Mill Primary School in Dartford is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is currently running below its full capacity, with 358 pupils against a maximum of 420 places. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 174 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Of those applicants, 63 put River Mill as their first preference, and 56 were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. The school is mixed-gender and includes a nursery provision, so it covers the full primary journey from early years through to Year 6. Headteacher Suzanne Leader leads a school that, based on its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023, has been rated Good overall, with several areas judged Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressCentral Road, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 5XR
HeadteacherSuzanne Leader
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils358
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity358 / 420 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsTennisNetballRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubCodingChessEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: rivermillprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About River Mill Primary School

River Mill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.