River Mill Primary School
85%
Capacity
358
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About River Mill Primary School
River Mill Primary School is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Dartford, South East (DA1 5XR), welcoming pupils aged 3 to 11. The school has 358 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated River Mill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Leader, it falls under Kent local authority.
River Mill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 174 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at River Mill Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, River Mill Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Central Road, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 5XR |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Leader |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 358 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 358 / 420 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
174
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Central Road, Dartford
Dartford, DA1 5XR
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