ADO River Valley School

URN: 149157 • Welling DA16 3NB

Overview

Name
ADO River Valley School
URN
149157
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Nobbs (since 2025)
Telephone
02088506778
Website
Visit
Address
Poets Corner Centre, Welling DA16 3NB

Summary

ADO River Valley School is an independent special school located in Welling, Bexley, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 14 students, with a capacity of 24. Established in 2022, the school focuses on providing a specialist outdoor education that integrates academic learning with therapeutic support. The curriculum is designed to engage students through practical experiences in nature, promoting personal responsibility and cooperation.

The school's mission is to foster resilience and self-esteem among students, particularly those facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. ADO River Valley adopts a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to explore their interests and career pathways while celebrating diversity within the community. The ethos emphasizes the values of politeness, respect, open-mindedness, self-control, perseverance, empathy, and responsibility.

ADO River Valley aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. By utilising the outdoors as a learning medium, the school prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a modern society.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
24
Pupils
14
Boys
6
Girls
8
FSM %
Open date
2022-09-13
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 14 6 8 24
2024-09-11 11 6 5 24
2023-09-11 24

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