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River Primary School
Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
427
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, although only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child is happy
87%
School keeps me informed
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
76%
School supports development
75%
Behaviour is good
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.14400, 1.27486 · CT17 0PP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118393
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.river.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is River Primary School rated by Ofsted?
River Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is River Primary School a good school?
River Primary School scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about River Primary School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, River Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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