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River Primary School, Dover
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River Primary School

Lewisham Road, River, Dover, CT17 0PP

A Good-rated primary school in Dover where 62% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
394
Ages
4-11
FSM
22.3%
Capacity
427
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
87.0%
Writing
75.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
62.0%

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About River Primary School

River Primary School is a primary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 84 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 394 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lewisham Road, Dover, CT17 0PP | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for River Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about River Primary School

What is River Primary School's Ofsted rating?
River Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about River Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 84 responses): 77% of parents would recommend River Primary School.
What are River Primary School's latest exam results?
River Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is River Primary School located?
River Primary School is a primary school in Dover, Kent (CT17 0PP).
How many pupils attend River Primary School?
River Primary School has around 394 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare River Primary School with other schools?
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