River Mill Primary School vs St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Mill Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | River Mill Primary School Dartford, South East | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #184 of 2,471 | #305 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #844 of 15,697 | #1504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 407 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 17% |
| 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 | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rivermillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-anselms.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •River Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 84.5).
- •River Mill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 79%).
- •River Mill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 17%).
- •River Mill Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 211.
- •River Mill Primary School is a academy school while St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 River Mill Primary School better than St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), River Mill Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 84.5 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 River Mill Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Mill Primary School: 407. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Mill Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
River Mill Primary School is 184th of 2,471 and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 305th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).