How many pupils does River Primary School have?

River Primary School has 394 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does River Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at River Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is River Primary School?

River Primary School is located at Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP.

River Primary School

Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP

Not rated

Inspected 7 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

394

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About River Primary School

River Primary School is a community school in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 394 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 394 / 427 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

20.3%

Free school meals

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

16.2%

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)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

7.7%

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.

21.05

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

19.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

20.39

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£43,086

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£977 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.88

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£6,545

Spend per pupil

£6,531

Income per pupil

52%

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: Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
Phone: 01304822516
Headteacher: Victoria Alliston
Website: www.river.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is River Primary School?: River Primary School is a community school in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does River Primary School have?: River Primary School has 394 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does River Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at River Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is River Primary School?: River Primary School is located at Lewisham Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP.

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