Green Park Community Primary School vs River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Park Community Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
River Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
| Measure | Green Park Community Primary School Dover, South East | River Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2456 of 2,471 | #1684 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15552 of 15,697 | #10005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 374 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 59.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greenparkcps.co.uk/ | www.river.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •River Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 6.0).
- •River Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 35%).
- •River Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •River Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Green Park Community Primary School better than River Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), River Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 6.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Green Park Community Primary School and River Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Park Community Primary School: 374. River Primary School: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Park Community Primary School and River Primary School rank in South East?
Green Park Community Primary School is 2456th of 2,471 and River Primary School is 1684th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).