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River Mill Primary School
Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.0 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The school boasts impressive KS2 results, with 83% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. However, while 27% of students achieved the higher standard, there is room for improvement in this area to further enhance academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian27.4%
White British22.6%
Black African15.6%
White Other10.3%
Asian Other5.3%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.45302, 0.22244 · DA1 5XR
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN147083
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is River Mill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
River Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is River Mill Primary School a good school?
River Mill Primary School scores 92.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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