River Primary School
Lewisham Road, River, Dover, CT17 0PP
Age range
Ages 4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
394
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Alliston
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About River Primary School
River Primary School is a primary school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers speech, language and communication. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 12; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
Speech, language and communication
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
River Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Frequently asked
What type of school is River Primary School?
River Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does River Primary School cover?
River Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does River Primary School offer?
River Primary School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include speech, language and communication.
What is River Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated River Primary School Good after its inspection on 7 January 2025.
Where is River Primary School?
River Primary School is at Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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