King's Farm Primary School vs The Riverview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Farm Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
468 students
The Riverview Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
784 students
| Measure | King's Farm Primary School Gravesend, South East | The Riverview Academy Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 2,471 | #1650 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7242 of 15,697 | #9780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 468 | 784 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 784 |
| Free school meals | 56.4% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-farm.kent.sch.uk | www.riverview-infant.com |
The verdict
- •King's Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 41.7).
- •The Riverview Academy is the larger school with 784 students compared with 468.
- •King's Farm Primary School is a local authority school while The Riverview Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King's Farm Primary School better than The Riverview Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King's Farm Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 41.7 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 King's Farm Primary School and The Riverview Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Farm Primary School: 468. The Riverview Academy: 784. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Farm Primary School and The Riverview Academy rank in South East?
King's Farm Primary School is 1268th of 2,471 and The Riverview Academy is 1650th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).