River Mill Primary School Catchment Area
River Mill Primary School is a free s primary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
358
Pupils
420
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
River Mill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for River Mill Primary School?
The catchment area for River Mill Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for River Mill Primary School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →River Mill Primary School: 420 places, 85% filled: places available
River Mill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 358 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dartford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
River Mill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 10.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147083
Other Primary Schools in Dartford
If River Mill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA1 4DZ
The Anthony Roper Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA4 0AA
Bean Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DA2 8AW
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA1 5EA
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA1 2HX
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA1 5AF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to River Mill Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
De Lucy Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 5.6 miles away
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.8 miles away
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: River Mill Primary School
What is the catchment area for River Mill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for River Mill Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is River Mill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
River Mill Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 358 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for River Mill Primary School? ▾
Admission to River Mill Primary School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does River Mill Primary School cover? ▾
River Mill Primary School is a primary school in Dartford, Kent, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for River Mill Primary School? ▾
River Mill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.