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River Mill Primary School
Dartford·South East·Free School
PrimaryFree SchoolAges 3–11Co-ed
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River Mill Primary School is a primary free school in Dartford, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 358 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.3%.
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River Mill Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.3%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at River Mill Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
River Mill Primary School has 358 pupils on roll.
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
River Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, River Mill Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While River Mill Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
202/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
61/mo
30% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Dartford Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Dartford area
7.8
Good
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.