River Primary School

About River Primary School

River Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 427 places).

Ofsted has rated River Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Alliston, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5318th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 37 in Dover.

River Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 50 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.

River Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 77% recommending the school (84 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at River Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dover, River 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.

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