River Primary School vs White Cliffs Primary and Nursery 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.
River Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | River Primary School Dover, South East | White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1684 of 2,471 | #2302 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10005 of 15,697 | #14104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 384 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.river.kent.sch.uk/ | www.whitecliffsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •River Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 19.3).
- •River Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •River Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •River Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 277.
- •River Primary School is a local authority school while White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School 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 River Primary School better than White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), River Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 19.3 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 River Primary School and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Primary School: 384. White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Primary School and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
River Primary School is 1684th of 2,471 and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is 2302nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).