Palm Bay Primary School vs River Mill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
407 students
River Mill Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Primary School Margate, South East | River Mill Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1898 of 2,471 | #184 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11368 of 15,697 | #844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 27% |
| 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 | Margate | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.palmbay.uk | www.rivermillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •River Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 34.3).
- •River Mill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 59%).
- •River Mill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 3%).
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 Palm Bay Primary School better than River Mill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), River Mill Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 34.3 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 Palm Bay Primary School and River Mill Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Margate and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palm Bay Primary School: 407. River Mill Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palm Bay Primary School and River Mill Primary School rank in South East?
Palm Bay Primary School is 1898th of 2,471 and River Mill Primary School is 184th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).