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River Mill Primary School

Goodgraded 05/12/2023Ages 3–11358 pupils
Dartford, DA1 5XR
Kent

River Mill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dartford, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 358 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023, River Mill Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dartford can view River Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dartford (DA1 5XR), River Mill Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 05/12/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals11.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language42.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in DartfordSee the full area report for DA1 5XR