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River Mill Primary School

Central Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5XR

Good

Inspected 5 December 2023

Good
Ofsted
83%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
358
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools
Type

About River Mill Primary School

River Mill Primary School is a free school in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 358 pupils on roll. It is part of MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
358 / 420 (85%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%
Free school meals
42.8%
EAL
3.6%
SEN support
5.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

83%
Expected standard (RWM)
27%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
25.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24
21.18
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,497
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,607 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,109
Spend per pupil
£7,383
Income per pupil
42%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Central Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5XR
Phone
01322466975
Head Teacher
Suzanne Leader

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Deputy Nursery Manager & SENCo
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is River Mill Primary School?
River Mill Primary School is a free school in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does River Mill Primary School have?
River Mill Primary School has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is River Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
River Mill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).
How does River Mill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
83% of pupils at River Mill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is River Mill Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — River Mill Primary School is part of MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST.
Where is River Mill Primary School?
River Mill Primary School is located at Central Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5XR.

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